James McPhie (25 August 1920 – 24 February 2002) was a Scottish footballer who played for and managed Falkirk.[1][2] He played as a full-back for Falkirk either side of the Second World War, with guest appearances for Preston North End and Reading.[3] McPhie played in one wartime international for Scotland in November 1945[4] (the war had ended, but official competitions had yet to resume), and represented the Scottish League once, in 1948.[5] He retired as a player in 1953.
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Full name | James McPhie | ||
Date of birth | 25 August 1920 | ||
Place of birth | Bonnybridge, Scotland | ||
Date of death | 24 February 2002(2002-02-24) (aged 81) | ||
Place of death | Falkirk, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Full-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1936–1953 | Falkirk | 170 | (3) |
National team | |||
1945 | Scotland (wartime) | 1 | (0) |
1948 | Scottish League XI | 1 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
1956–1957 | Falkirk | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
After serving the club as a coach, McPhie managed Falkirk for seven games in early 1957 on a caretaker basis,[6] after Bob Shankly moved to Dundee. He was replaced by Reg Smith.
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