James Ross

Date of birth28 March 1866
Place of birthEdinburgh
NationalityScottish
PositionInside right

Jimmy Ross joined Liverpool for a then record £75 from Preston North End. He scored a penalty in the first Anfield derby on 17 November 1894 to rescue a point for Liverpool and helped Liverpool win the 2nd Division Championship in 1896.

He also played for Edinburgh St Bernard's, Preston North End (amateur).

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Preston North End 01 Sep 1885 01 Jul 1894
Liverpool 01 Jul 1894 01 Mar 1897
Burnley 01 Mar 1897 01 Feb 1899
Manchester City 01 Feb 1899 12 Jun 1902

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1894-95 Liverpool FA Cup 3
1
1894-95 Liverpool League Division One 27
12
1894-95 Liverpool Test Match 1
1895-96 Liverpool FA Cup 2
1
1895-96 Liverpool League Division Two 25
23
1895-96 Liverpool Test Match 4
1896-97 Liverpool FA Cup 2
1
1896-97 Liverpool League Division One 21
2


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