James Downie (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position(s) | right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Blackburn Rovers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1895–1896 | Burslem Port Vale | 12 | (2) |
| Total | 12 | (2) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James Downie was a 19th-century footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers and Burslem Port Vale.
Career[edit]
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]
Career statistics[edit]
Source:[2]
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Burslem Port Vale | 1895–96 | Second Division | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 88. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
- ^ James Downie at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)