Jim Cairney

James Cairney (born 13 July 1931) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a half-back in the Football League for York City, in Scottish junior football for Strathclyde and Shawfield Juniors, in North America for Toronto Roma, New York Ukrainians and Hartford Italia and was on the books of Portsmouth without making a league appearance.[1][2]

Jim Cairney
Personal information
Full name James Cairney[1]
Date of birth (1931-07-13) 13 July 1931[1]
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Playing position(s) Half-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Strathclyde
0000–1949 Shawfield Juniors
1949–1956 Portsmouth 0 (0)
1956–1958 York City 53 (0)
1958– Toronto Roma
New York Ukrainians
Hartford Italia
Total 53 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He is the brother of Scottish actor and writer John Cairney.[2] They were raised in the Parkhead area of Glasgow (where his first club Strathclyde were based); the referee Tiny Wharton was a childhood acquaintance.[3]

References
  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
  3. Cairney, John (2011). The Sevenpenny Gate: A Lifelong Love Affair with Celtic FC. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1845967772.


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