About Jim Docherty
Born 1956. Jim Docherty is a British association football player.
James Docherty (born 8 November 1956) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a striker.
Career Docherty began his short professional career with East Stirlingshire, where a prolific spell saw him sign for Chelsea in a club record £45,000 deal, which is still a club record transfer to this day. Just three games into his Chelsea career, Docherty left to join Dundee United on a free transfer in October 1979, but then subsequently left after playing only two matches. A further short time with Hearts preceded a spell with St Johnstone, where Docherty played just under fifty league matches. After leaving Perth, Docherty had short spells with Partick Thistle, Meadowbank Thistle (on loan) and Dunfermline Athletic. His professional career, which ended in his late twenties, lasted seven years.
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Who is Jim Docherty?
British footballer (born 1956)
When was Jim Docherty born?
Jim Docherty was born on 8 November 1956 in Broxburn.
What is Jim Docherty's occupation?
Jim Docherty is an association football player.
What nationality is Jim Docherty?
Jim Docherty is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Docherty. https://biography.guide/jim-docherty/
MLA: "Jim Docherty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-docherty/.
Chicago: "Jim Docherty." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-docherty/.
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