Lumsden began his coaching career as
Eddie Gray's assistant at Leeds, but was fired along with Gray in September 1985. After leaving Leeds he went to work in a Boarding School in
Wetherby where he stayed for the next few years. He subsequently enjoyed management roles at both Bristol City and Rochdale before going back to the dressing room as First Team Coach at Preston, then in the Second Division, under the stewardship of
David Moyes.
Preston North End When
Gary Peters quit the club in February 1998, Moyes (a 34-year-old defender) replaced him. With the help of Moyes, Lumsden and Bob Carter, Preston quickly became promotion contenders, reaching the 1998-99 playoffs (losing to Gillingham in the semi-finals before finally being promoted as champions a year later) They almost made it two promotions a row in 2001, but lost 3-0 to Bolton in the Division One final. Lumsden - a superstitious man - has never worn the same socks since.
Everton Following this Moyes took his trusted Coach over to
Goodison Park when he succeeded
Walter Smith as Everton boss. Jimmy joined Everton FC in the summer of 2002 as Head Coach, assisting David Moyes and
Alan Irvine. On 1 July 2013, Everton FC confirmed that Jimmy Lumsden, along with
Steve Round and
Chris Woods had been released from their coaching contracts and would join David Moyes at
Manchester United.
Manchester United On 1 July, Manchester United announced that Lumsden, as well as former Everton assistant coach Steve Round and goalkeeping coach Chris Woods would be following the incoming David Moyes to the club. David Moyes said: "I have worked with Steve, Chris and Jimmy for a number of years and I am delighted they have decided to join me at this great club. They bring great qualities in their respective fields and I know that, like me, they feel that this is a challenge to relish. I have great faith that together, we can build upon the success this club has enjoyed over many years." With the dismissal of
David Moyes as
Manchester United manager on 22 April 2014, Lumsden also parted company with the club along with assistant manager,
Steve Round. Lumsden was briefly linked with the vacant Southampton job in 2014 but insisted he was too busy with his allotment. == External links ==