James Newton | |
Birth Date: | 1898 |
Birth Place: | Horsforth, England |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Clubs1: | Anderston Victoria |
Clubs2: | Glasgow Perthshire |
Clubs3: | Rutherglen Glencairn |
Years4: | 1921–1923 |
Clubs4: | Queen's Park |
Caps4: | 69 |
Goals4: | 0 |
Years5: | 1923–1925 |
Clubs5: | Bradford City |
Caps5: | 5 |
Goals5: | 0 |
Clubs6: | Halifax Town |
Clubs7: | Coventry City |
Clubs8: | Brighton & Hove Albion |
Clubs9: | Otley |
Clubs10: | Burley Grove United |
Totalcaps: | 74 |
Totalgoals: | 0 |
James I. Newton, known as Jimmy Newton and Jack Newton (born 1898) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Born in Horsforth, Newton spent his early career with Anderston Victoria, Glasgow Perthshire, and Rutherglen Glencairn.[1] He then played for Queen's Park between 1921 and 1923.[2] He joined Bradford City in June 1923,[3] making 5 league appearances for the club.[4] He left the club in May 1924 to sign for Halifax Town.[3] He later played for Coventry City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Otley and Burley Grove United.[1]