| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 October 1862 | ||
| Place of birth | Cambuslang, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 8 June 1926(1926-06-08) (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Cambuslang, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Outside left | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1884–1890 | Cambuslang | ||
| International career | |||
| 1886 | Scotland | 1 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James Gourlay (30 October 1862 – 8 June 1926) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left.
Career
Born in Cambuslang, Gourlay played club football for Cambuslang (appearing in the 1888 Scottish Cup Final) and made one appearance for Scotland against Ireland in 1886 (a 7–2 victory in which he scored the last goal). He is often confused with another James Gourlay, also a Cambuslang player, who was capped for Scotland in 1888.
References
- Scottish Cup Final Tie Renton V. Cambuslang, The Glasgow Herald, 6 February 1888
- Renton v Cambuslang 6-1, Scottish Football Association
- (Scotland player) James Gourlay, London Hearts Supporters Club
- "More double trouble: the two James Gourlays of Cambuslang". Scottish Sport History. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
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