James Duncan (football outside left)

James Duncan was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United as an outside left[1] Signed in 1889, he had answered United's advert in the Scottish press asking for players to form a club, playing regularly for the Bramall Lane side for their inaugural season which consisted mainly of friendly fixtures.[1]

James Duncan
Personal information
Full name James Duncan
Place of birth Scotland
Position(s) Outside Left
Youth career
1889 Strathmore
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1889–1890 Sheffield United 0 (0)
1891–1893 Sheffield United 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

At the end of the first season it was suggested that he had returned to Scotland along with several of his team-mates. In December 1891 however he began to feature for The Blades once more, playing a number of games between then and the end of that season, although only making two league appearances.[1] During the following summer the local press reported that he had again returned North of the border but the club continued to list him as a player, retaining his registration for another year, despite him making no further appearances.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 111. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.