James Montgomery (footballer, born 1890) explained

James Montgomery
Fullname:James Montgomery
Birth Date:12 October 1890
Birth Place:Craghead, England
Height:[1]
Position:Right half
Clubs1:Bishop Auckland
Clubs2:Craghead United
Years3:1912–1915
Clubs3:Glossop
Caps3:67
Goals3:1
Years4:1915–1921
Clubs4:Manchester United
Caps4:27
Goals4:1
Years5:1921
Clubs5:Crewe Alexandra
Caps5:0
Goals5:0

James Montgomery MM (12 October 1890 – 14 November 1960) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half in the Football League for Glossop and Manchester United.[2] He also served Manchester United as a youth coach.[3]

Personal life

Montgomery served as a lance corporal in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers during the First World War and was awarded the Military Medal.[4]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Glossop1914–15[5] Second Division28010290
Manchester United1914–15[6] First Division110110
1919–20First Division14100141
1920–21First Division200020
Total27100271
Career total55110561

Notes and References

  1. News: Jacques . 22 August 1921 . First Division prospects. Manchester United . 5 . Athletic News . Manchester.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888–1939 . 16 October 2012 . Tony Brown . 9781905891610 . 3rd Revised . 208.
  3. Book: Sharpe, Graham . Free the Manchester United One: The Inside Story of Football's Greatest Scam . 8 December 2014 . Pavilion Books . 978-1-910232-15-6 . en.
  4. Web site: James Montgomery Service Record . 12 December 2018 . Football and the First World War . en.
  5. Web site: Glossop Squad 1914/15 . 12 December 2018 . Football and the First World War . en.
  6. Web site: James Montgomery . 12 December 2018 . 11v11.com.