About Jimmy Giles
Born 1946. Jimmy Giles is a British association football player.
James Giles (born 21 April 1946) is an English former footballer and manager. As a player, he was known as 'Farmer'.
Born in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Giles played in the Football League for Swindon Town, Aldershot, Exeter City, Charlton Athletic and Exeter City again before leaving to become player-manager of Yeovil Town in 1981, a position he held until 1983. He has since worked for BBC Radio Devon and as a scout for sometime Charlton assistant manager Keith Peacock.
Giles was also an accomplished cricketer. He played for Worcestershire 2nd XI as a fast bowler and hard-hitting batsman.
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Who is Jimmy Giles?
English footballer and manager (born 1946)
When was Jimmy Giles born?
Jimmy Giles was born on 21 April 1946 in Kidlington.
What is Jimmy Giles's occupation?
Jimmy Giles is an association football player.
What nationality is Jimmy Giles?
Jimmy Giles is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Giles (footballer)
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