James Robert Glass was born on 1 August 1973 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
14 Facts About Jimmy Glass
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Jimmy Glass is chiefly remembered for scoring the last-minute goal which kept Carlisle United in the Football League in 1999, while on loan from Swindon Town.
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Jimmy Glass had a journeyman's career in football, playing for many clubs, initially as a reserve keeper for Crystal Palace.
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Jimmy Glass was transferred to AFC Bournemouth a year later.
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Glass moved to Swindon Town in the summer of 1998, but after falling out with the manager, Jimmy Quinn, was unable to gain a regular place in the team.
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Jimmy Glass moved to Carlisle United on loan from Swindon late that season.
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Scarborough's match had already finished before Jimmy Glass scored, and their fans had already been celebrating on the pitch at the McCain Stadium.
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Jimmy Glass's goal was selected as the 72nd greatest sporting moment ever by the Channel 4 programme 100 Greatest Sporting Moments.
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Jimmy Glass spent time at several other clubs, including Oxford United and Brentford, before moving to non-league clubs, and then quitting football altogether.
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Jimmy Glass reportedly scored six goals two weeks running whilst playing Sunday league football in Bournemouth, playing as a striker.
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Football allows for magic experiences and incredible personal stories, such as when no-name goalkeeper Jimmy Glass saved Carlisle United from relegation to amateur football in 1999 with a last-minute goal, only to disappear into anonymity again shortly after.
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Jimmy Glass retired from professional football at the age of 27, and became an IT salesman.
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In October 2011, it was announced that Jimmy Glass joined Poole Town as the new goalkeeping coach, working on a voluntary basis.
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Jimmy Glass had a job in hospitality at AFC Bournemouth.