James Montgomery (footballer, born 1890)

James Montgomery MM (1890 – 14 November 1960) was an English professional football right half who played in the Football League for Glossop and Manchester United.[1] He also served Manchester United as a youth coach.[3]

James Montgomery
Personal information
Full name James Montgomery[1]
Date of birth 1890
Place of birth Craghead, England
Date of death 14 November 1960 (aged 69–70)[2]
Playing position(s) Right half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Bishop Auckland
Craghead United
1912–1915 Glossop 67 (1)
1915–1921 Manchester United 27 (1)
1921 Crewe Alexandra 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

Montgomery served as a lance corporal in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers during the First World War and was awarded the Military Medal.[4]

Career statistics
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Glossop 1914–15[5] Second Division 28 0 1 0 29 0
Manchester United 1914–15[6] First Division 11 0 — 11 0
1919–20[6] 14 1 0 0 14 1
1920–21[6] 2 0 0 0 2 0
Total 27 1 0 0 27 1
Career total 55 1 1 0 56 1

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (16 October 2012). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939 (3rd Revised ed.). Tony Brown. p. 208. ISBN 9781905891610.
  2. "James Montgomery – Manchester United Player Profile & Stats". www.mufcinfo.com. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  3. Sharpe, Graham (8 December 2014). Free the Manchester United One: The Inside Story of Football's Greatest Scam. Pavilion Books. ISBN 978-1-910232-15-6.
  4. "James Montgomery | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  5. "Glossop Squad 1914/15". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  6. "James Montgomery". 11v11.com. Retrieved 12 December 2018.


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