James J. Lindsay (16 October 1891 – 1951) was a Scottish professional

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who played as an

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.Lindsay James Image 1 Burnley 1922
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Clive Lindsay, BBC Sport, 11 December 2022 Lindsay signed for

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in 1914 after club officials observed his impressive performances during the Vienna Cup whilst on loan to Irish club

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, who won the tournament. He was a member of the ''Clarets'' squad that won the

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championship, contributing 8 appearances and 2 goals. His elder brother

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was also a footballer; they were teammates at Glentoran.

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1891 births 1951 deaths Footballers from Johnstone People from Bridgeton, Glasgow Footballers from Glasgow Scottish men's footballers Men's association football inside forwards Clyde F.C. players Glentoran F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Bathgate F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Llanelli Town A.F.C. players Larne F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. (1891) players Scottish Football League players English Football League players NIFL Premiership players 20th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-forward-1890s-stub