James Nelson (Scottish footballer)

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James Nelson
Full name	James Nelson
Date of birth	January 7, 1901(1901-01-07)
Place of birth	Greenock, Scotland
Date of death	October 8, 1965 (aged 64)
Playing position	Full back
Youth clubs
	St Paul's Glenarm
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1921-1930 1930-1935 1935-1939	Crusaders Cardiff City Newcastle United Southend United	240 (2) 146 (0) 073 (0)
National team
1925-1930	Scotland	004 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. * Appearances (Goals)

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James "Jimmy" Nelson (born 7 January 1901; died 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 and Hughie Ferguson, the talented goalscoring forward.

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.