James Gourlay (footballer, born 1862)

James Gourlay (30 October 1862 – 8 June 1926) was a Scottish footballer who played as a Winger.

James Gourlay
Personal information
Date of birth 30 October 1862
Place of birth Cambuslang, Scotland
Date of death 8 June 1926(1926-06-08) (aged 63)
Place of death Cambuslang, Scotland
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1884–1890 Cambuslang
National team
1886 Scotland 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Cambuslang, Gourlay played club football for Cambuslang (playing in the 1888 Scottish Cup Final)[1][2] and made one appearance for Scotland against Ireland in 1886. He is often confused with another James Gourlay, also a Cambuslang player, who was capped for Scotland in 1888.[3]

References

  1. Scottish Cup Final Tie Renton V. Cambuslang, The Glasgow Herald, 6 February 1888
  2. Renton v Cambuslang 6-1, Scottish Football Association
  3. "More double trouble: the two James Gourlays of Cambuslang". Scottish Sport History. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2016.


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