James Montgomery (footballer, born 1890) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Montgomery | ||
| Date of birth | 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Craghead, England | ||
| Date of death | 14 November 1960 (aged 69–70) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Right half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Bishop Auckland | |||
| Craghead United | |||
| 1912–1915 | Glossop | 67 | (1) |
| 1915–1921 | Manchester United | 27 | (1) |
| 1921 | Crewe Alexandra | 0 | (0) |
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James Montgomery (born in 1890, died in 1960) was an English professional football player. He played as a right half for teams like Glossop and Manchester United. After his playing career, he also helped coach young players at Manchester United. He even received a special award called the Military Medal for his bravery.
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A Brave Player: His Life Off the Field
James Montgomery was not just a football player. He was also a brave soldier. During the First World War, he served in the army. He was a lance corporal in a group called the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. For his courage during the war, he was given the Military Medal. This is a very special award for bravery.
Playing Football: His Career
James Montgomery played football as a professional. This means he played for a living. He was a right half, which is a position in football.
Early Football Days
Before joining bigger clubs, James played for local teams. He played for Bishop Auckland. He also played for Craghead United. These teams helped him get ready for professional football.
Playing for Glossop
From 1912 to 1915, James played for Glossop. He played in 67 games for them. He even scored one goal during his time there.
Joining Manchester United
After Glossop, James joined a very famous team: Manchester United. He played for them from 1915 to 1921. He played in 27 games and scored one goal for the club.
Later Career and Coaching
After Manchester United, James briefly played for Crewe Alexandra in 1921. Later, he returned to Manchester United. This time, he wasn't playing. He became a youth coach. He helped train young players.
