Jim Pearson moved to Goodison Park from Scottish side St. Johnstone
in July 1974 for a fee of £100,000.
He spent four seasons on Merseyside, playing 87 league games,
before a £70,000 switch to Newcastle United.
Jim is pictured above during the 2-0 defeat against Wolves.
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| St. Johnstone: |
1970-1971 |
Played |
14 |
Scored |
6 |
goals |
(Scottish Division 1) |
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1971-1972 |
Played |
29 |
Scored |
11 |
goals |
(Scottish Division 1) |
| |
1972-1973 |
Played |
33 |
Scored |
13 |
goals |
(Scottish Division 1) |
| |
1973-1974 |
Played |
29 |
Scored |
9 |
goals |
(Scottish Division 1) |
| |
| Transferred in July 1974 for £100,000 |
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| Everton: |
1974-1975 |
Played |
29 |
Scored |
3 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1975-1976 |
Played |
29 |
Scored |
5 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1976-1977 |
Played |
16 |
Scored |
4 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1977-1978 |
Played |
23 |
Scored |
3 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
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Pearson went on to work for Nike where he played a pivotal role
in the evolution of the Nike brand in the UK as Head of Football,
he held that position for 14 years. He was 'signed up' by Brendan Foster
a former European 10,000 metres champion. He also managed a team
in Brunei for three years.
Pearson then worked as a Sports Consultant for
Blacks Solicitors LLP in Leeds.
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