Jimmy Gilligan

James Martin Gilligan (born 24 January 1964) is an English former professional footballer. He is currently at Watford in the role of Head of Technical Development and has also coached at Nottingham Forest, Wimbledon, Milton Keynes Dons and with The FA. He holds a UEFA Pro License.

Jimmy Gilligan
Personal information
Full name James Martin Gilligan
Date of birth (1964-01-24) 24 January 1964
Place of birth Hammersmith, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1978–1981 Watford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1985 Watford 27 (6)
1982 → Lincoln City (loan) 3 (0)
1985–1986 Grimsby Town 24 (4)
1986–1987 Swindon Town 17 (5)
1986 → Newport County (loan) 5 (1)
1987 Lincoln City 11 (1)
1987–1989 Cardiff City 99 (35)
1989–1990 Portsmouth 32 (5)
1990–1993 Swansea City 62 (23)
Managerial career
1991–1999 Watford (youth coach)
1999–2001 Nottingham Forest (reserves)
2003–2005 Milton Keynes Dons (assistant manager)
2011–2014 Nike Football Academy
2014–2016 Nottingham Forest (first team coach)
2018–2020 Nottingham Forest (U23 lead coach)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His son Ryan Gilligan is also a professional footballer.

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