Former Kilmarnock manager Fleeting dies aged 70

Jim Fleeting during his time as the SFA's Director of Football DevelopmentImage source, SNS
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Former Kilmarnock manager Jim Fleeting has died, aged 70.

Fleeting managed Killie between 1989 and 1992 after a stint with Stirling Albion. He later led the Scotland Women's National Team in 1998.

His playing career began with Norwich City before he moved to the USA to join Tampa Bay Rowdies.

He then spent five years with Ayr United before spells with Clyde and Greenock Morton.

After management, Fleeting became the Scottish FA's director of football development and trained renowned coaches such as Jose Mourinho

In a statement, Kilmarnock said: "The thoughts of everyone at Kilmarnock FC are with Jim's family - Irene, Barry and Julie - at this difficult time."

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