Jamie Lindsay (footballer, born 1870)

For the Scottish footballer of the 2010s, see Jamie Lindsay (footballer, born 1995). For other uses, see James Lindsay.

James Lindsay (born c. 1870) was a footballer who played at inside-forward or centre-forward.

Lindsay played for East Ham side Anchor and turned out for Millwall during 1893–94.[1] He played for Old Castle Swifts until 1895, before transferring to the newly formed Thames Ironworks for the 1895–96 season.[2] He played in a number of games for the club, probably including their first ever fixture against Royal Ordnance.[3] He played in the club's first FA Cup game, against Chatham Town on 12 October 1895.[4] He also played for the Ironworks in the final of the West Ham Charity Cup that season, although by this point he had moved to South West Ham and played as a guest.[5]

References

  1. ^ Simkin, John. "James Lindsay: West Ham United". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  2. ^ Blows, Kirk; Hogg, Tony (2000). The Essential History of West Ham United. Headline. p. 17. ISBN 0-7472-7036-8.
  3. ^ Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 127. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
  4. ^ "James Lindsay". westhamstats.info. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  5. ^ Powles, John (2005). Iron in the Blood. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 20. ISBN 1-899468-22-6.


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