Jim Leishman

Jim Leishman
Provost of Fife
In office
June 2012 – present
Councillor, Fife Council
In office
3 May 2012 – present
ConstituencyDunfermline Central
Personal details
Born (1953-11-15) 15 November 1953 (age 71)
Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland
Political partyScottish Labour
OccupationRetired
ProfessionFootball
WebsiteFife Council's Website
Association football career
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Dunfermline Athletic (Director)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1977 Dunfermline Athletic 67 (4)
1977 Cowdenbeath 11 (0)
Managerial career
1980–1981 Kelty Hearts
1982–1990 Dunfermline Athletic
1991 Inverness Thistle
1992–1993 Montrose
1993–1994 Rosyth Recreation
1995–1997 Livingston
2000–2003 Livingston
2005–2006 Dunfermline Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jim Leishman MBE (born 15 November 1953) is a Scottish Labour Party politician and former professional footballer, who is currently Provost of Fife and an honorary director of Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic.