Jim Iley
Football player and manager
About Jim Iley
Lived 1935 – 2018 (aged 82). Jim Iley was a British association football player and association football coach.
Career
Born in South Kirkby, Iley played for Pontefract Collieries, Sheffield United, Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United and Peterborough United. As manager, he took charge of Peterborough (as player-manager), Barnsley, Blackburn Rovers, Bury and Exeter City. He was capped once for England under-23 team, and twice by the Football League representative side.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Iley?
football player and manager (1935-2018)
When was Jim Iley born?
Jim Iley was born on 15 December 1935 in South Kirkby.
When did Jim Iley die?
Jim Iley died on 17 November 2018 in Bolton.
What was Jim Iley's occupation?
Jim Iley was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jim Iley?
Jim Iley was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Iley. https://biography.guide/jim-iley/
MLA: "Jim Iley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-iley/.
Chicago: "Jim Iley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-iley/.
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