About James Arnott
Lived 1850 – 1950 (aged 99–100). James Arnott was a British association football player.
James Arnott was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Burnley in the late 1890s.
Arnott joined Football League Second Division side Burnley from local club Hapton in October 1897 and made his debut for the club on 7 March 1898 in the 6–3 win over Newton Heath at Turf Moor. The following season, he made eight league appearances as Burnley finished third in the First Division. He achieved his first senior clean sheet on 31 March 1899 in the 1–0 victory against Sheffield United. Arnott played his final match on 11 November 1899 in the 0–0 draw with Sheffield United, and left Burnley shortly afterwards.
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Who was James Arnott?
English footballer
When was James Arnott born?
James Arnott was born in 1850 in England.
When did James Arnott die?
James Arnott died in 1950.
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James Arnott was an association football player.
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James Arnott was British.
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