James Kelso (8 December 1910 – 13 March 1987) was a Scottish footballer who played as a defender for Helensburgh, Dumbarton, Bradford Park Avenue, Port Vale, Newport County, Cardiff City, Swindon Town, and Ebbw Vale.
Career Kelso played for Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Bradford (Park Avenue) before joining Port Vale in June 1934. He made his debut in a 4–1 win over Southampton at the Old Recreation Ground on 3 September 1934 and started the next nine Second Division games, but lost his place to Ernest Breeze in November 1934 and rarely featured in the rest of the 1934–35 season. He was given a free transfer in May 1935 and moved on to Welsh club Newport County, who struggled in the lower half of the Third Division South table in 1935–36, 1936–37, and 1937–38. He then left Rodney Parade for league rivals Cardiff City, and made 41 league appearances at Ninian Park in 1938–39. During World War II he guested for Bristol City, Bath City, Liverpool and Swansea Town. He later played for Swindon Town and Ebbw Vale, before becoming a scout at Blackpool.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBradford Park Avenue1933–34Second Division1101000120Port Vale1934–35Second Division1500000150Newport County1935–36Third Division South42010104401936–37Third Division South37120003911937–38Third Division South4004010450Total119170201281Cardiff City1938–39Third Division South4106010480Swindon Town1945–46–00200020
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