James McPhie (25 August 1920 – 24 February 2002) was a Scottish footballer who played for and managed Falkirk.No Falkirk FC Grave - Jimmy McPhie Falkirk Historian, 5 June 2013 He played as a full-back for Falkirk either side of the Second World War, with guest appearances for Preston North End and Reading. McPhie played in one wartime international for Scotland in November 1945 (the war had ended, but official competitions had yet to resume), and represented the Scottish League once, in 1948. He retired as a player in 1953.
After serving the club as a coach, McPhie managed Falkirk for seven games in early 1957 on a caretaker basis,(Falkirk manager) McPhie, James, FitbaStats after Bob Shankly moved to Dundee. He was replaced by Reg Smith.
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