James “Jim” Weir (born June 15, 1969 in Motherwell, Scotland) is a professional football player and coach.
Weir moved to St. Johnstone in a 1994 swap deal that saw Colin Miller move to Hearts. A former club captain, he scored his first professional goal against East Fife in November 1996.
He ruptured his Achilles’ tendon during the final game of the 1997/8 season, which ruled him out of most of the following season. He returned to the starting line-up, as a right-back, on April 4, 1999, scoring the first of Saints’ three goals in a 3-1 victory.
Ready to return again to first-team action in December 21, 2001, against Aberdeen after a knee operation, Weir broke his nose (for the sixth time, no less) in a training-ground collision with teammate Paddy Connolly. Another operation was required. After getting back into the team, he was again injured in training (broken jaw and cheekbone) just before Christmas, which meant he missed more of the campaign.
A serious knee injury put Weir out of action until January 2004. He managed seven appearances before injury reared its head again. He was able, however, to play against Newcastle in his own testimonial match in May.
Despite his numerous injuries, Weir made over 200 appearances for the Perth club, and received an award when he chalked up the two-ton mark in August 2001.
With his playing days near an end, Weir became assistant manager, firstly, to John Connolly and then Owen Coyle, a role he currently fills.
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