12 Facts About Jimmy Cookson

James Cookson was an English footballer who played as a centre forward in the Football League for Manchester City, Chesterfield, West Bromwich Albion, Plymouth Argyle and Swindon Town.

Jimmy Cookson began his career as a wing half with South Salford Lad's Club and then played for Clayton and Manchester North End.

Jimmy Cookson turned professional with Manchester City in August 1923, but was unable to break into the first team and was sent to Southport on loan for a trial period in 1924.

Jimmy Cookson was transferred to Chesterfield in April 1925, and converted to a centre forward.

Later in 1931, Jimmy Cookson was selected for the Football Association tour of Canada.

Jimmy Cookson scored 103 league goals in 122 matches for Albion, including six in a Second Division game against Blackpool in 1927.

Jimmy Cookson maintained his high goalscoring ratio after joining Second Division club Plymouth Argyle in 1933.

Jimmy Cookson scored 28 goals in his first season with Argyle, including 27 in 29 league appearances, but injuries restricted his playing time over the next two campaigns.

Jimmy Cookson managed a further 10 goals in 17 matches to bring his overall tally to 38 goals in 48 games.

Jimmy Cookson moved to Swindon Town in 1936, where he played on for two more seasons, and scored 31 goals in 50 league appearances.

Jimmy Cookson retired from the game in May 1938 to become a publican.

Jimmy Cookson's great quality was a willingness to shoot, and shoot early, whenever a chance presented itself.