Overview
An outside left who had left Bo’ness for Burnley and it was from the English club that he came to Douglas Park in October 1926. He shaped well and couldn’t be criticised following his initial outing in the hoops. A good crosser of the ball. His earlier career had seen him with Bungalow City, a Rosyth side, then he moved to Dunfermline Athletic before joining Clapton Orient in 1919. A return to Fife followed when he signed for Lochgelly United prior to going to Bo’ness.
Debut on 9th October 1926 in a Scottish League fixture at home to Dundee United.
Scottish League 44 Appearances 6 Goals
Scottish Cup 2 Appearances 1 Goal
Lanarkshire Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
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Full Name
James E Tonner
1926-28
Nickname
Jimmy
Position
Outside left
Born
Died
Signed by
Willie McAndrew
Debut
9 October 1926
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Bungalow City (Rosyth)
Dunfermline Athletic
Clapton Orient
Lochgelly United
Bo’ness
Burnley
Hamilton Academical