James Young (born 1 March 1891) was a Scottish

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who played for Lochgelly United,

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, Rangers and

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. Young played one game for Celtic on 9 February 1918 while on loan from Lochgelly United against Hearts at

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, as the ''Bhoys'' ran out 3-0 victors; however Celtic were unwilling to meet Lochgelly's £250 asking price for the player so he did not stay with the club. He signed for Rangers the following week and played in four matches(Rangers player) Young, James
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rivals, but did not feature again, moving on to Dumbarton in January 1919.

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1891 births Scottish footballers Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish Football League players Year of death missing Lochgelly United F.C. players Raith Rovers F.C. players Kilmarnock F.C. players Celtic F.C. players Rangers F.C. players Dumbarton F.C. players Association football outside forwards Glencraig Celtic F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1890s-stub

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