Full name James Hodson Name Jimmy Hodson Years Team Role Footballer | 1916–1918 West Ham United Date of death 1938 1919 Belfast Celtic | |
Date of birth (1880-09-05)5 September 1880 Place of birth Horwich, Lancashire, England | ||
James Hodson (5 September 1880 – 27 February 1938) was an English professional football full back and manager who played in the Football League for Oldham Athletic, Bury and Brentford. He later managed Guildford United and Belgian club Royal Berchem Sport.
Contents
- Bury
- Oldham Athletic
- West Ham United
- Belfast Celtic
- Brentford
- Guildford United
- Royal Berchem Sport
- Honours
- References
Bury
Hodson began his career in his native northwest with Division One side Bury.
Oldham Athletic
Hodson moved to Oldham Athletic and played in the club's very first Football League match in September 1907. He had a successful time with the club, winning promotion to Division One in the 1909–10 season, reaching the FA Cup semi-finals in 1912–13 and finishing second in Division One in 1914–15. The outbreak of the First World War in August 1914 saw competitive football suspended for the duration of the war after the close of the 1914–15 season, bringing Hodson's time with the Latics to an end. He made 252 league appearances and scored one goal during his time at Boundary Park.
West Ham United
In the midst of the First World War, Hodson joined London Combination side West Ham United. He contributed to the Combination title win in his first season and made 49 appearances for the Hammers, the last of which coming in a 3–1 defeat to eventual champions Brentford on 28 December 1918.
Belfast Celtic
Hodson had a spell at Belfast & District League side Belfast Celtic in the second half of the 1918–19 season. The side won the league title.
Brentford
Hodson returned to England to sign for Southern League Division One side Brentford prior to the beginning of the 1919–20 season. He made 35 appearances and got another chance at league football in 1920, with the Bees added to the new Division Three for the 1920–21 season. A week short of his 40th birthday, Hodson made his first Football League appearance since 1915 in Brentford's 3–0 defeat to Exeter City on 28 August 1920. He made 34 appearances during a dire season, after which the Bees had to apply for re-election. Hodson departed the club at the end of the campaign, having made 68 appearances for Brentford.
Guildford United
Hodson dropped back into non-league football to sign for Southern League English Section side Guildford United on 7 May 1921.
Guildford United
Hodson combined his playing duties at Guildford United with that of the club's manager.
Royal Berchem Sport
Hodson moved to Belgium to take over as manager of First Division side Royal Berchem Sport in 1922. He managed the club to three mid-table finishes before departing at the end of the 1924–25 season.
Honours
Oldham Athletic
West Ham United
Belfast Celtic