Steve James (footballer)
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| Steve James | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Robert James | |
| Date of birth | November 29, 1949 | |
| Place of birth | Coseley, England | |
| Playing position | Central defender | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1966-1976 1976-1980 |
Manchester United York City Kidderminster Harriers |
129 (4) 105 (1) ? (?) |
| National team | ||
| England Youth | ||
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Steven Robert "Steve" James (born November 29, 1949 in Coseley, England) is an English former footballer who played at centre-back.
[edit] Career
James started his career as an apprentice at Manchester United in December 1966.[1] His first-team debut for the club came on 12 October 1968 against Liverpool. He scored 4 goals in 161 appearances (including 1 substitute appearance) during his United career before being transferred to York City in January 1976. He made his debut for the club against West Bromwich Albion in January 1976.[2] He missed the whole of the 1978–79 season with injury. He made 119 appearances and scored 2 goals for the club, and joined Kidderminster Harriers in May 1980.[2]
He played for the England Under 23s.[citation needed]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press, p320. ISBN 1852916656.
- ^ a b Batters, Dave (1990). "York City Stars", York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited, p176. ISBN 0907969690.
