James Melia (footballer, born 1874)

James Melia (2 April 1874 - February 1905) was a professional football player who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Tottenham Hotspur and Preston North End.

James Melia
Personal information
Full name James Melia
Date of birth (1874-04-02)2 April 1874
Place of birth Darlington, England
Date of death February 1905
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1896–1898 Sheffield Wednesday 0 (0)
1898–1901 Tottenham Hotspur 35 (1)
1901 Preston North End
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Malia started his career with Sheffield Wednesday and spent two seasons at the club before moving to Tottenham Hotspur where he spent three seasons.[1] After Spurs he had a spell with Preston North End. Then in February 1905 he fell ill and died at the age of 30.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Phil Soar (1995). Tottenham Hotspur The Official Illustrated History 1882-1995. Hamlyn. p. 234. ISBN 0-600-58706-1.
  2. ^ Goodwin, Bob (1992). The Spurs Alphabet. ACL & Polar Publishing (UK) Ltd. p. 258. ISBN 0-9514862-8-4.