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

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
  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.


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