James Neilson (footballer)

James Hadden Neilson (7 November 1887 – 28 October 1917) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward in the Scottish League for Aberdeen.[2]

James Neilson
Personal information
Full name James Hadden Neilson[1]
Date of birth 7 November 1887[2]
Place of birth Montrose, Scotland[2]
Date of death 28 October 1917(1917-10-28) (aged 29)[3]
Place of death Salonika, Kingdom of Greece
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ellon United
0000–1909 Huntly
1909–1914 Aberdeen 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Neilson served in the Lovat Scouts and the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders during the First World War.[2] He was holding the rank of sergeant when he was killed in Greece during the Salonika Campaign on 28 October 1917.[2] He was buried in Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, near Exochi.[3] His brothers Rolland and Charles (the latter also a footballer) were also killed during the war.[1][2]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aberdeen 1908–09[2] Scottish First Division 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
1911–12[2] 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
  1. ^ Appearance in Fleming Charity Shield

Honours

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Aberdeen

  • Fleming Charity Shield: 1908–09[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "James Hadden Neilson | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "James Neilson". Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Match Report". Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust. Retrieved 31 August 2023.