James Letson Frizzell (16 February 1937 – 3 July 2016) was a Scottish association football player and manager.
Three years later, he joined Oldham Athletic, where he played 318 matches and scored 57 goals initially as a forward and then in the wing-half and full-back roles.
[citation needed] A managerial career was started in March 1970 when Frizzell became manager of Oldham Athletic, following a spell as a coach under Jack Rowley.
At the time, the club was near the bottom of Division Four, with the distinct possibility of having to re-apply for League status.
[citation needed] After a year unemployed, Frizzell was invited to join Manchester City as an assistant to Billy McNeill.