James Lindsay (born ) was a

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who played at

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. Lindsay played for East Ham side Anchor and turned out for

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during 1893–94. He played for Old Castle Swifts until 1895, before transferring to the newly formed Thames Ironworks for the 1895–96 season. He played in a number of games for the club, probably including their first ever fixture against

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. He played in the club's first

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game, against Chatham Town on 12 October 1895. He also played for the Ironworks in the final of the

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that season, although by this point he had moved to South West Ham and played as a guest.

References

Scottish footballers Year of death missing Millwall F.C. players Old Castle Swifts F.C. players Thames Ironworks F.C. players Association football forwards Year of birth uncertain 1870 births {{Scotland-footy-bio-stub