James Duerden

James Duerden was an English professional association footballer who played as a full back.

For the British zoologist, see James Edwin Duerden.

James Duerden
Personal information
Place of birth England
Playing position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1887–88 Livesey 2 (0)
1888–90 Blackburn Rovers 2 (0)
1890–91 Burnley 3 (0)
Rossendale United ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

1888–89

Duerden played twice for Blackburn Rovers during the inaugural Football League season. His League debut was on 19-Jan-1889 at Thorneyholme Road, Accrington then home of Accrington. Duerden was selected to play outside-left and he assisted his team achieve a comfortable 2-0 win. Duerden returned to the team for the last match of the season. This was 15-Apr-1889, at Leamington Road, Blackburn, then home of Blackburn Rovers, and Duerden now played centre-half. Blackburn Rovers easily beat Derby County 3-0 and finished in 4th place.[1]

He played three matches in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers and Burnley before moving to Rossendale United in 1891.

References
  1. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 29 December 2017. (registration & fee required)
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.


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