James Robertson (footballer, born 1929)

James Wright Robertson (20 February 1929 – 11 June 2015) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a winger.[2]

James Robertson
Personal information
Full name James Wright Robertson
Date of birth 20 February 1929[1]
Place of birth Falkirk, Scotland
Date of death 11 June 2015(2015-06-11) (aged 86)
Playing position(s) Winger
Youth career
Dunipace Thistle
1948–1951 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1953 Arsenal 1 (0)
1953–1956 Brentford 84 (14)
Gravesend & Northfleet
Total 85 (14)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Robertson joined Arsenal in 1948,[3] making one appearance for them in the 1951–52 season.[4] He later played for Brentford,[5] before playing non-league football with Gravesend & Northfleet.

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References
  1. "James Robertson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  2. Mark Chapman. "Former Brentford and Arsenal winger Jimmy Robertson dies, aged 86". Brentford F.C. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. "Profile". Arsenal F.C.
  4. "ARSENAL : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  5. "BRENTFORD : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.


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