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Leighton James was born on 16 February, 1953 in Loughor, Swansea, Wales, is a Welsh footballer (born 1953). Discover Leighton James's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

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Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 16 February 1953
Birthday 16 February
Birthplace Loughor, Swansea, Wales
Nationality Wales

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Leighton James Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Leighton James height is 5ft 9in .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Leighton James Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leighton James worth at the age of 71 years old? Leighton James’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Wales. We have estimated Leighton James's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1953

Leighton James (born 16 February 1953) is a Welsh former international footballer.

1970

James started his career as a left winger with Burnley, making his league debut in November 1970 against Nottingham Forest.

1971

In 1971, he won his first international cap against Czechoslovakia.

Altogether, he played 54 times for Wales and scored 10 goals.

1975

In 1975, he signed for Derby County for a then club record fee of £310,000, and in 1977 joined Queens Park Rangers in exchange for Don Masson.

1977

He made his QPR debut against WBA in October 1977 and went on to play 28 league games, scoring 4 goals.

1978

In 1978, he returned to play with Burnley but left when they were relegated to the third division and signed for Swansea City, helping them from the third division to the first.

1986

He had spells with Sunderland, Bury and Newport County before in 1986 he returned to Burnley for a third spell, as youth team manager and occasional player.

1989

He retired from playing in 1989 after being sacked as youth team manager.

1993

James became a coach at Bradford City before succeeding Gary Simpson as manager of Gainsborough Trinity in October 1993.

He was the manager at Morecambe but was sacked after only 5 months in charge.

1995

In October 1995 he was appointed manager of Southern League Premier Division side Ilkeston Town.

1996

After winning his first three matches in charge, the team then went 20 games without a victory and James left the club in February 1996 to be replaced by Keith Alexander.

1997

On 29 September 1997, James took over from Tony Greenwood as manager of Accrington Stanley.

1998

He spent five months in charge at the Crown Ground before resigning in February 1998 due to other work commitments.

2001

In 2001–02 he coached Garden Village of the Welsh Football League to the Second Division championship title with a final day victory at Chepstow Town.

He currently works as a football pundit for BBC radio and television along with a regular programme on Real Radio.

The BBC suspended James for a period due to controversial remarks made in a regular newspaper column regarding Cardiff City.

2002

James also had two spells in charge of League of Wales club Llanelli, who he saw relegated in 2002–03.

2007

In June 2007, the BBC reported that he was given a driving ban for driving while one and a half times over the legal alcohol limit.

Away from football, in June 2007 James was named Rookie Lollipop Man of the Year by Swansea Councilfor Penyrheol Primary School, which his nephew Thomas James went to.

James is also a rugby fan, and often comments on rugby on the Real Radio sports phone in.

He is an avid supporter of Scarlets.

James was also a cricketer, and has been described as an extremely competent batsman.

2008

He caused further controversy in March 2008 by commenting in his column in the South Wales Evening Post that he would like Cardiff City to lose to Barnsley FC in the FA Cup semi-final 2008.

Although the rivalry between the football clubs of Swansea and Cardiff is well documented, James' comments angered some because of his supposed impartiality as a pundit, and also for his staunch attitude that Welsh people should support Welsh teams in whatever sport, an opinion he has discussed at length on radio phone in programmes.

As punishment for his comments, the BBC saw fit to ban James from appearing on their programmes for two weeks.

James returned on 26 April 2008 to the Wales on Saturday programme.

James' comments about Cardiff City were the subject of the song, "Leighton James Don't Like Us", recorded by Cardiff musician Leigh Bailey.

2009

In December 2009, James was appointed manager of Welsh Football League Division One side Aberaman Athletic.

2011

He was appointed as Director of Football at Welsh Football League Division One side Haverfordwest County in 2011 but resigned after less than 2 months.

James' personal life has not been without controversy.