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Jim McPhie

Jim McPhie

Scottish footballer and manager

This article is about the Scottish footballer. For the Scottish soldier, see James McPhie.

James McPhie (25 August 1920 – 24 February 2002) was a Scottish footballer who played for and managed Falkirk.[1][2] He played as a full-back for Falkirk either side of the Second World War, with guest appearances for Preston North End and Reading.[3] McPhie played in one wartime international for Scotland in November 1945[4] (the war had ended, but official competitions had yet to resume), and represented the Scottish League once, in 1948.[5] He retired as a player in 1953.

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After serving the club as a coach, McPhie managed Falkirk for seven games in early 1957 on a caretaker basis,[6] after Bob Shankly moved to Dundee. He was replaced by Reg Smith.

References

  1. [1]
    No Falkirk FC Grave - Jimmy McPhie Falkirk Historian, 5 June 2013
  2. [2]
    Jim McPhie at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  3. [3]
    John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. [4]
    "[Scotland player, including unofficial matches] James McPhie". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  5. [5]
    "[SFL player] James McPhie". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  6. [6]
    (Falkirk manager) McPhie, James, FitbaStats


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