James West was the second full-time secretary and ''de facto'' manager of Association football, football club Manchester United F.C., Newton Heath, the precursor to Manchester United F.C., Manchester United (the term "manager" was not in common usage at the club until the arrival of Jack Robson (football manager), Jack Robson in 1914).

Career

West oversaw Newton Heath's financial collapse and near bankruptcy, followed by the club's rebirth as Manchester United on 28 April 1902.

References

Notes Bibliography * English football managers Lincoln City F.C. managers Manchester United F.C. managers Year of birth missing Year of death missing {{England-footy-manager-stub