James Nelson (Scottish footballer)

James Nelson (Scottish footballer)

Infobox Football biography
playername = James Nelson


fullname = James Nelson
dateofbirth = birth date|1901|1|7
cityofbirth = Greenock
countryofbirth = Scotland
dateofdeath = death date and age|1965|10|8|1901|1|7
cityofdeath =
countryofdeath =
height =
nickname =
position = Full back
currentclub =
youthyears =
youthclubs = St Paul's
Glenarm
years =
1921-1930
1930-1935
1935-1939
clubs = Crusaders
Cardiff City
Newcastle United
Southend United
caps(goals) =
240 (2)
146 (0)
073 (0)
nationalyears = 1925-1930
nationalteam = Scotland
nationalcaps(goals) = 004 (0)
manageryears =
managerclubs =

James "Jimmy" Nelson (7 January 1901 – 8 October 1965) was a Scottish international footballer who played for Cardiff City and Newcastle United in the 1920s and 1930s and captained the famous "Wembley Wizards" Scotland side of 1928.

Greenock born Nelson actually started his career in Northern Ireland, firstly with junior sides St Paul's and Glenarm, before turning senior with Crusaders. He moved to Wales in 1921 when signed by Cardiff City and stayed with the "Bluebirds" for nine seasons. During this time he became the first Cardiff player to be sent off in a League match (v. Manchester City, in August 1925) and was also a member of the talented side which won the FA Cup in 1927 against Arsenal. Amongst his team-mates were fellow Scottish international Jimmy Blair, the talented goalscoring forward Hughie Ferguson, heart and soul of the side Fred Keenor, all time Cardiff City record goal scorer Len Davies and speedy left winger George McLachlan.

Nelson played 4 times for his country between 1925 and 1930 and was Scotland's right-back in the famous Wembley game where they beat England 5-1. He was signed by Newcastle United for £7,000 in July 1930 and also played for Southend United in the twilight of his career.

Nelson became a publican after his playing retirement, initially in Southend then later in Penarth and Cardiff. His son Tony became an amateur international footballer for Wales then later turned professional with Newport County and A.F.C. Bournemouth.

Honours

As a player

;Cardiff City

*FA Cup winner - 1927
*FA Charity Shield winner - 1927 ;Newcastle United
*FA Cup winner: 1932

References

* [http://www.londonhearts.com/scotland/players/jamesnelson.html Scotland profile]


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