James West
English football manager
About James West
Lived 1900 – 2000. James West was a British association football player and association football coach.
James West was the second full-time secretary and de facto manager of football club Newton Heath, the precursor to Manchester United (the term "manager" was not in common usage at the club until the arrival of Jack Robson in 1914).
Career West oversaw Newton Heath's financial collapse and near bankruptcy, followed by the club's rebirth as Manchester United on 28 April 1902.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James West?
English football manager (1857–1922)
When was James West born?
James West was born in 1900 in England, Birkenhead.
When did James West die?
James West died in 2000.
What was James West's occupation?
James West was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was James West?
James West was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James West (football manager)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James West. https://biography.guide/james-west-association-football-player-1900/
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