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James Penman

James Penman

Penman replaced the regular left-back of the time, Donald Mackinlay, when Bradford Park Avenue came to Anfield on 6 November 1920, a match the visitors won by one goal to nil. The club programme commented on his debut and only appearance for the Reds' first team: "He shaped very promisingly in the first half, and his...

Born:
26 May 1896
Birthplace:
Kelty, Fife, Scotland
Debut:
06 Nov 1920
Last app.:
06 Nov 1920
Apps / Goals:
1 / 0
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Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 1
1920-1921 1 0 0 0 0 1
Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
1920-1921 0 0 0 0 0 0

2026-2027

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