James Howie
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James Howie was a footballer with Newcastle United between 1903 and 1910, making 235 appearances and scoring 81 goals.
Known throughout the game as "Gentleman James", James was excellent at scoring and creating goals. He also had a peculiar running action which looked like a hopping motion.
His honours in football included Football League Champion 3 times and 1910 FA Cup winner, all with Newcastle.
Howie's clubs were: Galston Athletic F.C., Kilmarnock F.C., Kettering Town, Bristol Rovers, Newcastle and Huddersfield Town.
He also managed QPR and Middlesbrough F.C..
It is believed that after football James became a tobacconist in London.
[edit] Sources
- Paul Joannou. A Complete Who's Who of Newcastle United.
- Paul Joannou, Tommy Canning and Patrick Canning. Haway The Lads, The Illustrated Story of Newcastle United.
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