James_McCrae_(footballer)

James McCrae (footballer)

James McCrae (footballer)

Scottish footballer and manager

James Clark Fulton McCrae (also spelt McRae, McRea, McCray and McCabe; 2 September 1894 – 3 September 1974) was a Scottish football player and manager. His brother was Scottish international player David McCrae.

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Playing career

Born in Bridge of Weir, McCrae signed professional forms with Clyde in 1912,[1] but his playing career was interrupted by the First World War. During the War, McCrae joined the Grenadier Guards, playing for their football team, as well as guesting for Clyde, Rangers,[2] and West Ham United. McCrae joined West Ham United permanently in June 1919, playing in their first ever League game.[3] McCrae also played for Bury, Wigan Borough, New Brighton, Manchester United[4] and Watford. He made a total of 187 appearances in the Football League. McCrae later played in Scotland for Third Lanark and his first club, Clyde, before retiring in 1928.

Coaching career

McCrae coached Egypt at the 1934 FIFA World Cup, and also managed İstanbulspor in Turkey and Fram of Iceland.

Honours

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References

  1. [1]
    [A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players], John Litster / Scottish Football Historian magazine, October 2012
  2. [2]
    "Player History - M". Gersnet Online. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2009.
  3. [3]
    "James McCrae". West Ham Stats. Retrieved 30 May 2009.
  4. [4]
    "McCrae". Stretford End. Retrieved 30 May 2009.
  5. [5]
    "The Olympian in the quarry" (in Icelandic). MBI. 31 May 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
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