Jim Bonar

Jim Bonar
Personal information
Full name James Bonar
Date of birth 1866
Place of birth Scotland
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1883–1888 Thornliebank
1888–1889 Accrington 17 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

James Bonar, known as Jim Bonar, ( 1866 – unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played in The Football League for Accrington.[1][2]

Jim Bonar started his football career in Renfrewshire in 1883. He joined a club called Thornliebank who had reached the Scottish Cup final three years before.[3][4] Jim Bonar made his League and Accrington debut on 8 September 1888 at Anfield, the then home of Everton. Accrington lost the match 2–1. Jim Bonar appeared in 17 of the 22 matches played by Accrington in 1888-1889 season. As a forward he played in a forward line that scored three League goals or more on seven separate occasions.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 30. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ↑ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 2018-03-04. (registration & fee required)
  3. ↑ "Wikipedia". Retrieved 2018-03-08.
  4. ↑ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 2018-03-08. (registration & fee required)
  5. ↑ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 2018-03-08. (registration & fee required)
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