Jimmy Coates

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameJames T. "Jimmy"•Coates
Used nameJimmy•Coates
AffiliationsRoyal Navy FA (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Petty Officer Jimmy Coates was a wing-half or inside-forward and was the last player called up for the Great Britain squad in 1956 but, despite his versatility he never played at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He played for the Royal Navy football team immediately after the war and in 1955 he won the first of his three England amateur caps. A strong player he had a lot of stamina and gave 100% for the full 90 minutes.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GBR Jimmy Coates
Football, Men (Olympic) Great Britain DNS