| Date of birth | 14 April 1885 |
| Place of birth | Govan |
| Position | Forward |
Following his seven outings for Newcastle, James moved to Aberdeen in the deal that brought Wilf Low to St James' Park.
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-06 | Southampton | Southern League | 18 | 5 |
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| 1906-07 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 1907-08 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 6 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 1906 | Newcastle United v Everton | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 16 Nov 1907 | Bury v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 28 Dec 1907 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 18 Jan 1908 | Newcastle United v Bristol City | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 01 Apr 1908 | Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United | L | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 04 Apr 1908 | Everton v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 08 Apr 1908 | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | L | 2-5 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.