Fullname: James Cleland
Born: 7th October 1869
Birthplace: Glasgow
Died: 16th November 1942, Glasgow
Date Signed: c. 1897
Signed From: Abercorn
Position: Outside Left
Bio:
One time Minerva Junior international who stared at outside-left. A original journey man footballler who saw service with Third Lanark, St Bernard's, Liverpool and Abercorn before arriving at Thistle in 1898. He left Thistle in 1900.
Key Dates:
- Represented Scotland Juniors v Ireland at Douglas Park, Hamilton, 6-3
- 20th October 1894 Represents Glasgow v Edinburgh
- 20th April 1895 Scottish Cup Winner, St Bernards 2-1 (scoring both goals) (v Renton) – His Scottish Cup winners medal is on display in the SFA Museum at Hampden
- 23rd October 1897 Partick Thistle Debut v Dundee (A), 0-5, 1st Division
- 21st October 1899 Partick Thistle Last Appearance v Ayr United (A) 1-2, 2nd Division
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