Overview
Yet another of David Buchanan’s 1922 newcomers to Douglas Park. Only 21 , he stood 5’9” and was 11sts 7lbs. He had been spotted playing with the Lancashire Combination club, Wigan United by Bradford City officials and he moved there. It was from Yorkshire that he came to Hamilton. A left back.
Strangely enough his best match for Accies was reckoned to be in the final League game of 1922-23 against Alloa Athletic which Accies had to win to be sure of avoiding relegation. They won 2-0. This was his last outing for the club.
His next club was Wigan Borough with whom he appeared 59 times with 1 goal to his name. In 1929 he joined Nottingham Forest and he made 211 appearnces for them until 1936. Born at Little Ince on 15th November 1901, his death was recorded in 1968.
Debut on 19th August 1922 in a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Airdrieonians.
Scottish League 23 Appearances
Lanarkshire Cup 2 Appearances
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Accies Career
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Full Name
James Barrington
1922-23
Position
Left back
Born
Died
Signed by
David Buchanan
Debut
19 August 1922
Last Game
28 April 1923
Honours
Clubs Played For
Wigan United
Bradford City
Hamilton Academical
Wigan Borough
Nottingham Forest