| James Downie | |
| Position: | right winger |
| Youthclubs1: | Blackburn Rovers |
| Years1: | 1895–1896 |
| Clubs1: | Burslem Port Vale |
| Caps1: | 12 |
| Goals1: | 2 |
| Totalcaps: | 12 |
| Totalgoals: | 2 |
James Downie was a 19th-century footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers and Burslem Port Vale.
Downie played for Blackburn Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in October 1895.[1] He made his debut at outside-left in an 8–2 thumping at Darwen on 19 October; he was described as "absolutely useless" before it was revealed he was right-footed.[1] Two days later he scored his first goal in the Football League, in a 5–4 victory over Liverpool at the Athletic Ground.[1] He became a regular in his natural position before losing his place in March 1896 and getting released at the end of the season with two goals in 12 Second Division appearances.[1]
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