James Gilbert (footballer)

James Gilbert was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Heart of Midlothian as a centre forward.[1]

James Gilbert
Personal information
Full name James Gilbert[1]
Place of birth Scotland
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1916–1919 Heart of Midlothian 4 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Gilbert served as a bombardier in the 1/1st Lowland Heavy Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War.[2]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Heart of Midlothian 1916–17[3] Scottish First Division 4 3 4 3
Career total 4 3 0 0 4 3

References

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  1. ^ a b Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  2. ^ "Club History". Hearts. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  3. ^ "James Gilbert – Hearts Career – from 02 Sep 1916 to 03 Jan 1917". www.londonhearts.com. Retrieved 21 July 2018.