James Potter (born 20 November 1941) is a Northern Irish former

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who played as a wing half in the

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for

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. He began his career as a youngster with

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, without playing first-team football for the club, and after leaving Darlington he returned to his native Northern Ireland to join Linfield.

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1941 births Living people Association footballers from Belfast Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland Men's association football wing halves Sunderland A.F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Linfield F.C. players English Football League players {{NorthernIreland-footy-bio-stub