James Hunter

Date of birth05 July 1898
Place of birthBalfron
PositionLeft back

Had a brief spell with Newcastle United before moving to Motherwell in 1919. Re-joined Newcastle from Falkirk in January 1924.

Having made his mark in Scotland, James was signed as a replacement for Frank Hudspeth only for the great full-back to extend his Tyneside service by many more years.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1923-24 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1923-24 Newcastle United League Division One 6
1924-25 Newcastle United League Division One 4


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
26 Jan 1924 Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur D 2-2 League Division One
02 Feb 1924 Derby County v Newcastle United D 2-2 FA Cup 2nd round
06 Feb 1924 Newcastle United v Derby County D 2-2 FA Cup 2nd round replay
27 Feb 1924 Huddersfield Town v Newcastle United D 1-1 League Division One
01 Mar 1924 Everton v Newcastle United D 2-2 League Division One
19 Mar 1924 Newcastle United v Notts County L 1-2 League Division One
05 Apr 1924 Birmingham City v Newcastle United L 4-1 League Division One
21 Apr 1924 Aston Villa v Newcastle United L 6-1 League Division One
08 Sep 1924 West Ham United v Newcastle United D 0-0 League Division One
22 Nov 1924 Newcastle United v Birmingham City W 4-0 League Division One
06 Dec 1924 Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 League Division One
13 Dec 1924 Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United L 3-2 League Division One


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.