James (1922-1928) Bain: Man United half-back Profile & Stats
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James (1922-1928) Bain

Position: half-back

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 2 1 1 0 7 5 +2 50.00
A 2 0 0 2 0 4 -4 0.00
TOTALS 4 1 1 2 7 9 -2 25.00

Name: James Bain (1922-1928)
Birthdate: 06-02-1899
Age: 127
Birthplace: Rutherglen, Scotland
Height: 5' 9" (1.75m)
Weight: 11st 7lbs (73.3kg)
Years at Club: 1922-1928
Signing Info: Transferred from: Glasgow Strathclyde, 05/1922, £
Previous Clubs: Rutherglen Glencairn, Glasgow Strathclyde
Debut: 07/02/1925 v Leyton Orient (H) 4-2 (League Division Two)
Farewell: Transferred to Brentford, 11/1928, £250
Passed Away: 22/09/1969

Biography

James "Jimmy" Bain was a Scottish professional footballer and manager, best known for his long-standing association with Brentford Football Club. His career spanned various roles, including player, manager, and assistant manager, contributing significantly to the club's history.

Early Life and Career: Born in Rutherglen, Scotland, Bain began his football journey with local junior club Rutherglen Glencairn. His performances caught the attention of Manchester United, leading to his transfer in May 1922. However, during his time at United, Bain made only four first-team appearances between 1922 and 1928.

Brentford Tenure: In November 1928, Bain joined Brentford, a club competing in the Third Division South. He quickly became a key player, assuming the role of captain and leading the team to the Third Division South title in the 1932-33 season. Bain made 201 appearances and scored two goals for Brentford before retiring from playing in 1934.

Coaching and Management: After retiring as a player, Bain transitioned into coaching, serving as assistant manager under Harry Curtis. This period marked the most successful era in Brentford's history, including a fifth-place finish in the First Division in the 1935–36 season and winning the 1942 London War Cup. Bain briefly managed Brentford from 1952 to 1953 and continued as assistant manager until 1956.

Legacy: In recognition of his contributions, Bain was inducted into Brentford's Hall of Fame in May 2015. He is remembered as one of the club's best-ever captains, placing fifth in a Football League 125th Anniversary poll.

Jimmy Bain's dedication and leadership left an indelible mark on Brentford Football Club, cementing his legacy in English football history. James Bain is one of the few sets of brothers to ever play for Heath or United, Jimmy's brother was David Bain
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1924-1925 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2. 1925-1926 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
3. 1927-1928 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
Player has never scored for club.
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Leyton Orient 1 0
2. West Ham United 1 0
3. Liverpool 1 0
4. Blackburn Rovers 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Proudfoot, Peter 1
2. King, Syd 1
3. McQueen, Matt 1
4. Crompton, Bob 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Chapman, John 3
2. Bamlett, Herbert 1
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 2
2. Boleyn Ground 1
3. Ewood Park 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 3
2. League Division Two 1
No Opponent Count
1. Leyton Orient 1
2. West Ham United 1
3. Liverpool 1
4. Blackburn Rovers 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 4
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 07-02-1925 Div 2 Leyton Orient W 4-2 H 0 Francis McPherson 17', Fredrick Kennedy 23', 73', Albert Pape 44' *Clatworthy Rennox 33', Herbert Bliss 77'
2. 29-08-1925 Div 1 West Ham United L 0-1 A 0 Stanley Earle 53'
3. 10-03-1926 Div 1 Liverpool D 3-3 H 0 Joe Spence ??', James Hanson 75', Clatworthy Rennox 89' Dick Forshaw 14', Gordon Hodgson ??', 48'
4. 19-09-1927 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers L 0-3 A 0 Syd Puddlefoot 12', 44', Ted Harper 37'
 

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