Steve James (footballer)

Steve James
Personal information
Full name Steven Robert James
Date of birth 29 November 1949 (1949-11-29) (age 62)
Place of birth Coseley, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Centre-back
Youth career
1965–1966 Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1966–1976 Manchester United 129 (4)
1976–1980 York City 105 (1)
1980–1982 Kidderminster Harriers ? (?)
1982–? Tipton Town ? (?)
National team
England Youth
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Steven Robert "Steve" James (born 29 November 1949 in Coseley, England) is an English former footballer who played at centre-back.

Career

James started his career as an apprentice at Manchester United in December 1965.[1] His first-team debut for the club came on 12 October 1968 against Liverpool. He scored four goals in 161 appearances (including one substitute appearance) during his United career before being transferred to York City in January 1976. During his time at Old Trafford, he collected a Football League Second Division title medal in 1975 but then lost his place in the first team and this prompted his move to Bootham Crescent.

He made his debut for York 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 non-league Kidderminster Harriers in May 1980.[2]

He played for the England Under-23s.

References

  1. ^ Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 320. ISBN 1852916656. 
  2. ^ a b Batters, Dave (1990). "York City Stars". York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 176. ISBN 0907969690.