Jimmy Bone
Scotland · Born 22 Sep 1949, Bridge of Allan · Died 1 Sep 2025, Clackmannanshire
Full name: James Bone
Biography
After the departune of George Fleming, ex Lichtie number 9 Jimmy Bone was enticed back to Gayfield as player/ manager in February 1985. Unfortunately Bone was unable to stop the slide and the Lichties finished bottom of the division in his first season, before an improved mid table finish the following season. However, Bone left midway through the following season in December 1986 to become Alex Smith's assistant manager at St. Mirren.
Statistics
- Played
- 80
- Won
- 25
- Drawn
- 14
- Lost
- 41
- For
- 99
- Against
- 125
- Win rate
- 31.3%
- Clean sheets
- 15
- Longest winning run
- 3
- Longest unbeaten run
- 4
Seasons
| Season | P | W | D | L | For | Against | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 26 | 48 | 22.7% |
| 1985-86 | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 60 | 58 | 37.8% |
| 1984-85 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 23.1% |
Competitions
| Competition | P | W | D | L | For | Against | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Division | 70 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 90 | 108 | 31.4% |
| Forfarshire Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.0% |
| Scottish League Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| Scottish Cup | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 40.0% |
Home and away
| Venue | P | W | D | L | For | Against | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 57 | 60 | 36.6% |
| Away | 39 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 42 | 65 | 25.6% |
Matches (80)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 1986 | Stirling | 2–2 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | D |
| 6 Dec 1986 | Albion Rovers | 2–1 | Arbroath | Scottish Cup1986-87 | L |
| 29 Nov 1986 | Arbroath | 2–5 | Ayr Utd | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 22 Nov 1986 | Stenhousemuir | 0–1 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | W |
| 15 Nov 1986 | Alloa | 2–3 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | W |
| 8 Nov 1986 | Arbroath | 4–1 | Queen's Park | Second Division1986-87 | W |
| 1 Nov 1986 | Arbroath | 1–4 | Stranraer | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 25 Oct 1986 | Raith Rovers | 3–0 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 18 Oct 1986 | Arbroath | 0–1 | Stirling | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 11 Oct 1986 | Berwick Rangers | 2–0 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 4 Oct 1986 | Arbroath | 0–0 | East Stirling | Second Division1986-87 | D |
| 27 Sep 1986 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Meadowbank | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 20 Sep 1986 | Cowdenbeath | 1–0 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 13 Sep 1986 | Arbroath | 1–1 | St Johnstone | Second Division1986-87 | D |
| 6 Sep 1986 | Albion Rovers | 3–0 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 30 Aug 1986 | Ayr Utd | 2–1 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 23 Aug 1986 | Arbroath | 3–1 | Stenhousemuir | Second Division1986-87 | W |
| 20 Aug 1986 | Motherwell | 4–0 | Arbroath | Scottish League Cup1986-87 | L |
| 16 Aug 1986 | Queen's Park | 5–1 | Arbroath | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 13 Aug 1986 | Arbroath | 2–1 | Raith Rovers | Scottish League Cup1986-87 | W |
| 9 Aug 1986 | Arbroath | 2–4 | Alloa | Second Division1986-87 | L |
| 4 Aug 1986 | Arbroath | 1–2 a.e.t. | Montrose | Forfarshire Cup1986-87 | L |
| 3 May 1986 | Berwick Rangers | 0–4 | Arbroath | Second Division1985-86 | W |
| 26 Apr 1986 | East Stirling | 1–1 | Arbroath | Second Division1985-86 | D |
| 22 Apr 1986 | Arbroath | 0–2 | Dunfermline | Second Division1985-86 | L |