Jim Roach (footballer)

James Roach (12 January 1864 – 1955) was an English professional footballer who made 15 appearances in the First Division of the Football League playing for Small Heath.[1] He played as a goalkeeper.

Jim Roach
Personal information
Full name James Roach
Date of birth (1864-01-12)12 January 1864
Place of birth West Bromwich, England
Date of death 1955 (aged 90–91)
Place of death Birmingham, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Small Heath Royal
2nd Dragoon Guards
Saltley Gas Works
Hereford Thistle
1895–1896 Small Heath 15 (0)
1896–1897 Hereford Town
1897–1??? Bristol Eastville Rovers
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Roach was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. He played football for local clubs and in the army before joining Small Heath in 1895, by which time he was over 30.[1][2] He made his debut on 7 September 1895 in a 7–3 defeat at Aston Villa, and retained the starting place for a run of games which included several more heavy defeats, until relinquishing it to William Meates halfway through the season.[3] He then went on to play for Hereford Town and Bristol Eastville Rovers.[2]

Roach died in Birmingham in 1955 aged about 91.[1][2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 120. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, p. 143.


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