James Vance
| Date of birth | 24 February 1876 |
| Place of birth | Stevenston, Scotland |
| Position | Inside left |
A largely reserve forward for Newton Heath, Jimmy was a useful deputy for Joe Cassidy when needed.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895-96 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 10 | 1 |
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| 1896-97 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb 1896 | Newton Heath v Leicester Fosse | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 08 Feb 1896 | Burton Swifts v Newton Heath | L | 4-1 | League Division Two | |
| 07 Mar 1896 | Rotherham Town v Newton Heath | W | 2-3 | League Division Two | |
| 14 Mar 1896 | Grimsby Town v Newton Heath | L | 4-2 | League Division Two | |
| 18 Mar 1896 | Burton Wanderers v Newton Heath | L | 5-1 | League Division Two | |
| 23 Mar 1896 | Burslem Port Vale v Newton Heath | L | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 03 Apr 1896 | Newton Heath v Darwen | W | 4-0 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Apr 1896 | Newton Heath v Loughborough | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 06 Apr 1896 | Newton Heath v Burslem Port Vale | W | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 11 Apr 1896 | Lincoln City v Newton Heath | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 24 Oct 1896 | Newton Heath v Burton Wanderers | W | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.