James Bonthrone (16 June 1929 – 7 June 2008) was a

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player, coach and

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. Born in Kinglassie,

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, Bonthrone's playing career centred on his time with a successful East Fife team, although he also played for

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, Stirling Albion and for

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at Queen of the South. He won the

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as a player with East Fife in 1953. After retiring as a player, Bonthrone managed East Fife from 1963 until 1969 before assisting

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. Bonthrone was assistant manager when Aberdeen won the

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. He was promoted to become the Aberdeen manager in 1971 after Turnbull moved to Hibernian. Bonthrone managed ''the Dons'' from 1971 until his resignation in 1975. The club won the Drybrough Cup in 1971 just after he was appointed. He gave

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his debut, but had to contend with the high-profile departures of Martin Buchan and Joe Harper, which effectively broke up the team that had been successful under Turnbull.1975 , All Change in Scottish Football
Aberdeen FC, 19 March 2020 After leaving Aberdeen, he became commercial manager with East Fife before retiring.

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