Jimmy Weir (footballer, born 1864)

James Weir, known as Jimmy Weir (1864 – unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Everton.[1]

Jimmy Weir
Personal information
Full name James Weir
Date of birth 1864
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Playing position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1886 Hibernian
1887 Third Lanark
1887–1889 Everton 19 (0)
1889 Sunderland Albion
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Jimmy Weir was born in Edinburgh in 1864. First club was local club Hibernian, signed in 1886 and then signed for Third Lanark in 1887. Later in September 1887 Weir signed for Everton and made his debut in a first—round FA Cup replay in October 1887. Weir appeared in his first League game nine months later against Aston Villa and remained a regular in the side during that initial League campaign. Jimmy Weir, playing as a wing—half, made his League debut on 22 September 1888 at Wellington Road, the then home of Aston Villa. Everton were defeated by the home team 2—1. Jimmy Weir appeared in 16 of the 22 League matches played by Everton during the 1888–89 season. As a wing—half (14 appearances) he played in a midfield that achieved a big (three–League–goals–or–more) win once.[2][3]

A well–proportioned defender, able to play in both wing–half positions, he was associated with the Blues for two year, joining Sunderland Albion in October 1889.[4][5]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 275. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 11 February 2018. (registration & fee required)
  3. Matthews, Tony (2004). Who's Who of Everton. Mainstream Publishing. p. 270. ISBN 1 84018 819 7.
  4. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 11 February 2018. (registration & fee required)
  5. Matthews, Tony (2004). Who's Who of Everton. Mainstream Publishing. p. 270. ISBN 1 84018 819 7.


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