James McArthur

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James McArthur
Personal information
Date of birth October 7, 1987 (1987-10-07) (age 20)
Place of birth    Scotland
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Hamilton Academical
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2005–present Hamilton Academical 096 0(7)   
National team2
2008– Scotland U21 001 0(0)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 20 April 2008.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 07 Feb 2008.
* Appearances (Goals)

James McArthur (born 7 October 1987) is a Scottish footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Hamilton Academical.

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[edit] Career

[edit] Domestic

McArthur joined Hamilton as a trainee in 2005. He made his debut in January 2005 against Ross County. He established himself in the Hamilton team the following season and scored his first goal in April 2006 against St. Johnstone.

Such was his progress that he was given the captaincy against Aberdeen in February 2008 for a Scottish Cup tie[1] and nominated for the First Division Player of the Year for season 2007-08.[2] In May 2008 after helping his side to the Scottish Premier League, McArthur was awarded with a new three-year contract.[3]

[edit] International

He was called up to Scotland's under-21 squad in February 2008.[4] He made his debut against Ukraine that month.[5]

[edit] Honours

Hamilton Academical

[edit] References

[edit] External links