James William Gitsham (12 May 1942 – 19 January 2005) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford as a left back.
Playing career Gitsham began his career in the youth team at Third Division club Brentford and turned professional in July 1959. At age 18, while still a part-time player, Gitsham made his professional debut in a 2–2 draw with Hull City at Griffin Park on 8 April 1961. He went on to establish himself in the left back position, but lost his place in the team to Tom Anthony in September 1962. Gitsham made 61 appearances before departing the Bees during the 1963 off-season. He later played non-League football for Romford, Stevenage Town and Stevenage Athletic and was forced to retire due to a broken ankle.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrentford1960–61Third Division400000―401961–62Third Division3405000―3901962–63Fourth Division1600020―180Total5405020―610Stevenage Town1966–67Southern League First Division40302000901967–68Southern League Premier Division13010203Appearances in East Anglian Cup0190Total170404030280Stevenage Athletic1968–69Metropolitan League161―1063 appearances in East Anglian Cup, 3 appearances in Metropolitan League Autumn Shield0231Career total8719070901121
Honours Brentford Football League Fourth Division: 1962–63
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