James Robertson (footballer, born 1873)

James Robertson
Personal information
Date of birth 1873
Position(s) Goalkeeper/Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chatham
1898–1901 New Brompton 63 (0)
1901–1902 Bristol City 12 (0)
Accrington Stanley
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James S. Robertson (born 1873) was a footballer active prior to the First World War.

Robertson's earliest known club was Chatham of the Southern League. In 1898 he joined another Kent-based club, New Brompton, where he spent three seasons and made a total of 63 Southern League appearances.[1] In his first eleven games he played as a defender, but he then took over from Archibald Pinnell as goalkeeper for two games before returning to his outfield role.[2] After leaving New Brompton he had a short spell with Bristol City of The Football League and later played for Accrington Stanley.[3]

References

  1. ^ Brown, Tony (2003). The Definitive Gillingham F.C.: A Complete Record. Soccerdata. p. 128. ISBN 1-899468-20-X.
  2. ^ Brown, Tony (2003). The Definitive Gillingham F.C.: A Complete Record. Soccerdata. p. 17. ISBN 1-899468-20-X.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 139. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.


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