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Jim Will

Jim Will

Scottish footballer

James Will (born 7 October 1972) is a Scottish former professional football goalkeeper, who played for Arsenal, Dunfermline Athletic, Turriff United, Deveronvale[1] and Peterhead.[2]

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Will played for Scotland youth national teams. He was the first choice goalkeeper as Scotland progressed to the final of the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship, which they lost on a penalty shootout to Saudi Arabia.[3] Will won the player of the tournament award, having only conceded three goals in the competition.[3] He later made three appearances for the Scotland under-21 team.[4]

After leaving professional football,[5] Will became a police officer in the Grampian force area.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Jim Will". www.deveronvale.co.uk. Deveronvale FC. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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    "Peterhead wait for Polish clearance". The Scotsman. 7 August 2007. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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    "U16 World Cup Squad of 1989 Reunite". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. 24 June 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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    "James Will". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
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    Ken Salmon. "Lost soccer talents: teen players who sparkled too early". 90soccer.com. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
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    "Freeze frame: FIFA under-16 World Cup Final, 24 June 1989 Scotland 2 Saudi Arabia 2 (after extra time): Saudi Arabia won 5-4 on penalties". The Scotsman. 20 June 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  • Jim Will at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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