Jim McIlwraith



Jim McIlwraithJim started playing football for Troon Juniors when he was 15 years old and he made excellent progress. When he was 18, he signed for Kilwinning and the very next season, he emerged as one of junior football’s most prolific goal scorers with a haul of over 60 to his credit.

In October 1973, Ian St John snapped him up. In season 1974/75, he made 18 league appearances and five Scottish Cup outings. Jim’s skills made him an instant hit with the Fir Park faithful and at Bury as well. His last goal for the club came in a 2-1 victory over Dundee United on 22nd November 1975. After Bury, he went to Portsmouth, then he teamed up once again with manager Willie McLean at Ayr United but only on a month’s loan deal.

Name:
James McIlwraith
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Date of Birth:
17th April 1954
Place of Birth:
Glasgow
Position:
Midfield
Nationality:
Scottish

Football Career:

Kilwinning Rangers 1974
Motherwell 1973 1975
Bury 1975 1978
Portsmouth 1978 1979
Ayr United (Loan) 1978 1979
Bury 1979 1980
Halifax Town 1980 1982
Highlands Park 1982

Well Career:

Apps Goals
League:
21 (7) 6
Scottish Cup:
5 1
League Cup:
0 0
Other:
0 0
Total:
26 (7) 7