James McCree (16 November 1902 – 21 October 1984) was a Scottish amateur football half back who played in the

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for West London rivals

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and

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. Playing for most of his career as an amateur, he also represented

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and

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, winning the

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with the latter club in 1923. McCree played for Scotland Amateurs in a match against England Amateurs on 14 March 1930.

Honours

London Caledonians *

: 1922–23

Career statistics

References

English Football League players Brentford F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Middlesbrough F.C. players Civil Service F.C. players London Caledonians F.C. players Scotland men's amateur international footballers Isthmian League players Men's association football midfielders Scottish men's footballers Queen's Park F.C. players Watford F.C. players 1902 births 1984 deaths Footballers from Glasgow {{Scotland-footy-defender-1900s-stub