Jim Hicks (footballer)

James Michael Hicks (born 16 September 1960) is an English former professional footballer and coach. In December 2006 Hicks became senior executive head of coaching at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). He had a long association with Millwall FC's community department which included managing the club's affiliated female team, Millwall Lionesses.

Jim Hicks
Personal information
Full name James Michael Hicks
Date of birth (1960-09-16) 16 September 1960
Place of birth Ipswich, England
Position(s) Centre Back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Newmarket Town
Soham Town Rangers
University of Warwick
Coventry City 0 (0)
St Luke's College
1983–1984 Exeter City 3 (0)
1984–1985 Oxford United 0 (0)
1985–1988 Fulham 40 (1)
1989 Washington Stars
1989–1990 Farnborough Town 4 (0)
Kingstonian
Baldock Town
St Albans City
Wealdstone
Ely City
Downham Town
Teams managed
1993–2008 Millwall Lionesses
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Hicks played Non-League football while completing his education, then made his Football League debut with Exeter City in 1983–84. After three appearances as a non–contract player,[1] he spent the following season with Oxford United without featuring in the first team.[2]

In the summer of 1985, Oxford sent Hicks, Gary Barnett and around £150,000 to Fulham in exchange for Ray Houghton. Over the next three seasons Hicks' whole–hearted displays in central defence won over the Fulham supporters, although other players were considered to be more talented.[3]

In 1989, Hicks played for Washington Stars in the American Soccer League.[4] He also played for Madison United Soccer Club in the United States.[5]

Coaching career

Hicks worked for Millwall's community scheme, which was established during the 1980s to rid the club of its negative associations with hooliganism and racism.[6] As manager of Millwall Lionesses, Hicks guided the club to an FA Women's Cup and FA Women's Premier League Cup double in 1997.[7] Under his leadership the Lionesses produced several England international players including Mary Phillip and Katie Chapman.

In 2008, Hicks obtained the UEFA Pro Licence, the highest football coaching award available in Europe.[8]

Honours

Club
Millwall Lionesses

References
  1. Brown, Neil. "EXETER CITY : 1946/47 – 2002/03 & 2008/09 – 2010/11". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  2. "Player details". Rage Online. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
  3. Sim, Jonathan (21 March 2007). "Cult Heroes". Fulham FC. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
  4. Nolan Jr., Chuck (27 January 2007). "American Soccer League 1989 Season". The A-League Archives. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  5. "A Club Legend Gets New Knee". Madison United Soccer Club. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  6. Davies, John (22 September 2007). "Football gets a kick start". Times Educational Supplement. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2012. "The mid-80s was a violent era, and the club was desperate to get away from its (fans') racist image and really take the club back to the local community," recalls Hicks.
  7. Rowbottom, Mike (5 May 1997). "Football: Lionesses bring pride to Millwall". The Independent. London. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
  8. "The Class of 2008". The Football Association. 4 July 2008. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
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