James Christopher "Jimmy" Armfield, CBE, DL (born 21 September 1935 in Denton, Lancashire) is an English former professional football player and manager who currently works as a football pundit for BBC Radio Five Live. He played the whole of his Football League career at Blackpool, usually at right back. Between 1954 and 1971 he played 627games in all competitions, scored six goals, and spent a decade as the club's captain. He also captained the England national team fifteen times.
Club career
After Armfield's family moved to Blackpool from Denton, he was spotted in a practice match at Bloomfield Road by Tangerines manager Joe Smith. Armfield, who played on the left wing for that game, scored all of Blackpool's goals in a 4–1 victory. Impressed, Smith offered him a trial. On 27 December 1954, Armfield made his Blackpool debut at Portsmouth. Armfield recalled of the game: "That League debut at Fratton Park was not, I fear, a very conspicuous one for me. I found myself up against Gordon Dale, a very clever and strong winger with plenty of experience. He was far too good and we lost 3–0. Gordon really gave me the run-around, and I realised just how much I had to learn. They were a very good team in those days, and they scored a goal in about the first two minutes — and I hadn't touched the ball. We were three down after fifteen minutes."
Former England captain Jimmy Armfield dies aged 82
The former England captain Jimmy Armfield has died aged 82. He spent his entire career playing for Blackpool, featuring in more than 600 matches for the club. At one time Armfield was regarded as the best right-back in the world. He was part of Sir Alf Ramsey's legendary 1966 World Cup squad, although he was sidelined through injury
Jimmy Armfield obituary
View the video at https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2018/jan/22/former-england-captain-jimmy-armfield-dies-aged-82-video-obituary
published: 22 Jan 2018
JIMMY ARMFIELD TRIBUTE
published: 22 Jan 2018
Jimmy Armfield On Sir Stanley Matthews Blackpool FC BBC Radio 5
Jimmy Armfield On Sir Stanley Matthews Blackpool FC BBC Radio 5
published: 30 Aug 2017
Remembering BLACKPOOL FC Legend | Jimmy Armfield
BLACKPOOL SUPPORTERS TRUSTLaid a wreath for Jimmy Armield on Wednesday to remember the 2 year anniversary of the deth of Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield, CBE, I was there to capyure the moment and film something to remember it by
published: 24 Jan 2020
Tributes pour in for Jimmy Armfield
Tributes are pouring in online for Jimmy Armfield who sadly passed away aged 82.
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published: 22 Jan 2018
Jimmy Armfield: My England Days
Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield recalls his memories of captaining England, playing in the 1962 World Cup and missing out to injury in 1966.
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published: 12 Jun 2014
Jimmy Armfield with an old football rattle
Historically the sound that Blackpool & England legend Jimmy Armfield, would hear from the football pitch, but here he has a rattle himself. But as I understand it, these rattles, common in the 1950s to 1960s, were actually vestiges of WWII, used to warn people of gas attacks (ARP).
published: 29 Sep 2016
BLACKPOOL FC LEGEND JIMMY ARMFIELD MURAL - LATEST
BLACKPOOL FC LEGEND JIMMY ARMFIELD MURAL - LATEST
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published: 27 Aug 2022
Altogether Now - a Legacy for Blackpool - Jimmy Armfield CBE
Altogether Now - a Legacy for Blackpool health ambassador Jimmy Armfield shows his support
published: 04 Feb 2014
Jimmy Armfield talks Blackpool FC
Blackpool legend talks to The Gazette's William Watt about Pool's promotion chances and his statue.
The former England captain Jimmy Armfield has died aged 82. He spent his entire career playing for Blackpool, featuring in more than 600 matches for the club. A...
The former England captain Jimmy Armfield has died aged 82. He spent his entire career playing for Blackpool, featuring in more than 600 matches for the club. At one time Armfield was regarded as the best right-back in the world. He was part of Sir Alf Ramsey's legendary 1966 World Cup squad, although he was sidelined through injury
Jimmy Armfield obituary
View the video at https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2018/jan/22/former-england-captain-jimmy-armfield-dies-aged-82-video-obituary
The former England captain Jimmy Armfield has died aged 82. He spent his entire career playing for Blackpool, featuring in more than 600 matches for the club. At one time Armfield was regarded as the best right-back in the world. He was part of Sir Alf Ramsey's legendary 1966 World Cup squad, although he was sidelined through injury
Jimmy Armfield obituary
View the video at https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2018/jan/22/former-england-captain-jimmy-armfield-dies-aged-82-video-obituary
BLACKPOOL SUPPORTERS TRUSTLaid a wreath for Jimmy Armield on Wednesday to remember the 2 year anniversary of the deth of Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield, CBE, I...
BLACKPOOL SUPPORTERS TRUSTLaid a wreath for Jimmy Armield on Wednesday to remember the 2 year anniversary of the deth of Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield, CBE, I was there to capyure the moment and film something to remember it by
BLACKPOOL SUPPORTERS TRUSTLaid a wreath for Jimmy Armield on Wednesday to remember the 2 year anniversary of the deth of Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield, CBE, I was there to capyure the moment and film something to remember it by
Tributes are pouring in online for Jimmy Armfield who sadly passed away aged 82.
Norfolk Now is the YouTube channel that gives you the best local stories from ...
Tributes are pouring in online for Jimmy Armfield who sadly passed away aged 82.
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Tributes are pouring in online for Jimmy Armfield who sadly passed away aged 82.
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Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield recalls his memories of captaining England, playing in the 1962 World Cup and missing out to injury in 1966.
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Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield recalls his memories of captaining England, playing in the 1962 World Cup and missing out to injury in 1966.
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Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield recalls his memories of captaining England, playing in the 1962 World Cup and missing out to injury in 1966.
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Historically the sound that Blackpool & England legend Jimmy Armfield, would hear from the football pitch, but here he has a rattle himself. But as I understand...
Historically the sound that Blackpool & England legend Jimmy Armfield, would hear from the football pitch, but here he has a rattle himself. But as I understand it, these rattles, common in the 1950s to 1960s, were actually vestiges of WWII, used to warn people of gas attacks (ARP).
Historically the sound that Blackpool & England legend Jimmy Armfield, would hear from the football pitch, but here he has a rattle himself. But as I understand it, these rattles, common in the 1950s to 1960s, were actually vestiges of WWII, used to warn people of gas attacks (ARP).
The former England captain Jimmy Armfield has died aged 82. He spent his entire career playing for Blackpool, featuring in more than 600 matches for the club. At one time Armfield was regarded as the best right-back in the world. He was part of Sir Alf Ramsey's legendary 1966 World Cup squad, although he was sidelined through injury
Jimmy Armfield obituary
View the video at https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2018/jan/22/former-england-captain-jimmy-armfield-dies-aged-82-video-obituary
BLACKPOOL SUPPORTERS TRUSTLaid a wreath for Jimmy Armield on Wednesday to remember the 2 year anniversary of the deth of Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield, CBE, I was there to capyure the moment and film something to remember it by
Tributes are pouring in online for Jimmy Armfield who sadly passed away aged 82.
Norfolk Now is the YouTube channel that gives you the best local stories from across Nelson's county. Tune in for the latest videos on news, sports, food & drink, history, entertainment and more...
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Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield recalls his memories of captaining England, playing in the 1962 World Cup and missing out to injury in 1966.
Subscribe to the Official Blackpool FC YouTube Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=officialblackpoolfc
Historically the sound that Blackpool & England legend Jimmy Armfield, would hear from the football pitch, but here he has a rattle himself. But as I understand it, these rattles, common in the 1950s to 1960s, were actually vestiges of WWII, used to warn people of gas attacks (ARP).
James Christopher "Jimmy" Armfield, CBE, DL (born 21 September 1935 in Denton, Lancashire) is an English former professional football player and manager who currently works as a football pundit for BBC Radio Five Live. He played the whole of his Football League career at Blackpool, usually at right back. Between 1954 and 1971 he played 627games in all competitions, scored six goals, and spent a decade as the club's captain. He also captained the England national team fifteen times.
Club career
After Armfield's family moved to Blackpool from Denton, he was spotted in a practice match at Bloomfield Road by Tangerines manager Joe Smith. Armfield, who played on the left wing for that game, scored all of Blackpool's goals in a 4–1 victory. Impressed, Smith offered him a trial. On 27 December 1954, Armfield made his Blackpool debut at Portsmouth. Armfield recalled of the game: "That League debut at Fratton Park was not, I fear, a very conspicuous one for me. I found myself up against Gordon Dale, a very clever and strong winger with plenty of experience. He was far too good and we lost 3–0. Gordon really gave me the run-around, and I realised just how much I had to learn. They were a very good team in those days, and they scored a goal in about the first two minutes — and I hadn't touched the ball. We were three down after fifteen minutes."
The Glaswegian had already enjoyed a rich footballing career by the time he was signed by Jimmy Armfield to take on the gloves from Alan Boswell and Peter Clarke the previous season.
... lasting just 44 days at the helm – but they recovered to reach the 1975 European Cup final under Jimmy Armfield (and lost to Bayern Munich amid some highly controversial refereeing decisions).
“A few of their players said they were going to do me, and Jimmy Armfield, our manager, told me to count to 10 if anything happened. “The boy (Manuel) Clares spat in my face, I counted to 10 and then knocked him out. I was sent off. Missed the final.” .
He retains a strong affection for both ...Huge ... The first thing Jordan knew about his £350,000British record move in 1978 was a call from Leeds manager Jimmy Armfield telling him to meet an Old Trafford delegation in the Elland Road car park ... No problem.
It’s been a dark 48 hours for Football Daily. The sweats, the shakes, the extravagant retching in the Waitrose deli aisle ... Read more ... It is a worry with the planet ... Also on the team was another 13-year-old, a classmate of Malcolm’s called Jimmy Armfield.
Fulham full back played every game of 1966 World Cup after injury to regular right back Jimmy Armfield ... stepped into Alf Ramsey’s team following an injury to regular right back Jimmy Armfield.
Cohen, who has died aged 83, played all of his club football with Fulham and, but for an untimely injury to then regular England right-back Jimmy Armfield, he may never have been handed the ...
Cohen, who has died aged 83, played all of his club football with Fulham and, but for an untimely injury to then regular England right-back Jimmy Armfield, he may never have been handed the ...
Ramsey first called on Cohen to replace the injured captain, Jimmy Armfield, in a game against Uruguay in 1964 ... performance” but Ramsey liked what he saw, and Armfield was to play only twice more.
Cohen played every match of the finals on home soil, having stepped into Sir Alf Ramsey’s team following an injury to regular right-back Jimmy Armfield ... We need your consent to load this Social Media content ... Enter email address ... PA. / ... RIPGeorge.” ... .
Cohen played every match of the finals on home soil, having stepped into Sir Alf Ramsey’s team following an injury to regular right-back Jimmy Armfield ... Hurst, whose hat-trick in that match proved decisive, wrote on Twitter ... Enter email address ... PA. / ... /.
They have a statue of their own ‘Holy Trinity’ at Curzon Ashton — commemorating Sir Geoff Hurst, Jimmy Armfield and Simone Perrotta, who were all born nearby — though it’s been a struggle in the past few years for an area those legends left behind ... .
Cohen, a one-club man for Fulham over his thirteen-year career, quickly established himself as Sir Alf Ramsey’s first choice right-back ahead of the 1966 World Cup after he had usurped Jimmy Armfield.