Jim Magilton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jim Magilton

former professional association footballer and manager from Northern Ireland

Date of Birth: 06-May-1969

Place of Birth: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

James Magilton (born 6 May 1969) is a Northern Irish former footballer and manager, who is the elite performance director with the Irish Football Association, and former manager of the Northern Ireland national under-21 football team. Magilton started his playing career with Liverpool and remained with the club until 1990 when he joined Oxford United.
After scoring 34 goals from midfield in 150 league appearances he signed for Southampton in 1994.
Three years later he moved to Sheffield Wednesday for two seasons before going on briefly on loan to Ipswich Town – the move was made permanent in 1999. Magilton's club career ended at Ipswich, having made over 250 league appearances.
He moved into management at Ipswich, where he led the club for three years before managing Queens Park Rangers for a brief spell.
Magilton also represented his country, making 52 appearances for the Northern Ireland national football team, scoring five goals.