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Fullname: James Mougan Cairney
aka: Jim Cairney, James Cairney
Born: 29 Nov 1902
Birthplace: Calton, Glasgow
Signed: 27 Sep 1922
Left: 11 May 1923 (free); 29 Aug 1923 (to Arthurlie)
Position: Inside-Forward
Debut: Celtic 4-3 Partick Thistle, League, 7 Oct 1922
Internationals: none

Biog

Calton-born James 'Jim' Cairney joined local club Celtic in September 1922 from junior side St Anthony's, and was dubbed a "brilliant inside man".

His Hoops career was a brief one and after making his debut at home to Partick Thistle on October 7th in a 4-3 league victory at Parkhead the inside-forward went on to only make a further 3 appearances.

After a loan spell at Abroath he eventually signed for Arthurlie in August 1923 before moving to the United States the following year where he went onto play for Boston.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none

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