James Horton

James William George Horton (6 January 1907 – July 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for Aldershot, Millwall and Southampton in the 1920s and 1930s.

Football career Horton was born in Aldershot and qualified as an electrician. After scoring five goals on his debut and three in his next match, he was soon offered a contract with Aldershot Town of the Southern League, who he joined in November.

At Millwall, Horton was in and out of the side over the next four and a half years, managing only 49 league appearances with eight goals Horton was considered "a bit of a character" and would change into his playing kit, but only remove his bowler hat at the moment of leaving the dressing room.

After a season with the Saints, Horton returned to Aldershot, but a leg injury forced him to retire from professional football without making a Football League appearance for the club.

Later career After the Second World War, Horton found employment as the groundsman at Aldershot's Recreation Ground stadium.

Family Horton's son, Billy, played for Aldershot in the 1960s; James' grandson, Jamie, was on the books of Farnborough Town in the 1990s.