James Downie

James Downie was a 19th-century footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers and Burslem Port Vale.

James Downie
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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

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]

Statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale1895–96Second Division1222000142

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 88. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. James Downie at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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