| Name: Cowan, James S. (Jimmy) (Jas) Birthdate: 1868-10-17 in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire (Died: 1915-12-12 in Glasgow, Scotland) Position: Defender Playing for Villa: August 1889 - June 1902 Previous clubs: Bonhill Council School, Jamestown, Vale of Leven Reserves Signed: - From Vale of Leven Reserves Sold: Retired League: 315 matches - 22 goals Cup: 39 matches - 5 goals Sheriff of London's Charity Shield: 2 matches - 0 goals International: Scotland A (1896-98, 3 - 0 goals) More info: "For a long period one of the mainstays of Aston Villa as centre half-back. Originally came to the district to play for Warwick County FC, but was attached to Perry Barr. Always a favourite by reason of his untiring energy and skilful tackling. Quick in detecting favourable openings for his side, his prompt backing up and placing of the ball proved of immense value. Undismayed and uncomplaining after the hardest of games, he won a high position amongst the Villa celebrities. Occasionally scored, but did not shine as a goal-getter." The Villa News and Record 1 September 1906 He played in the 1898-99 Sheriff of London's Charity Shield where Villa drew 0-0 with Queen's Park (Glasgow). (0 goals) He played in the 1900-01 Sheriff of London's Charity Shield where Villa won 1-0 against Corinthians. (0 goals) Brother of John Cowan. When he retired he was coaching the juniors for two years. |
| Season 1889-90 1890-91 1891-92 1892-93 1893-94 1894-95 1895-96 1896-97 1897-98 1898-99 1899-1900 1900-01 1901-02 |
First team 24 - 2 goals 21 - 5 goals 30 - 0 goals 27 - 1 goal 34 - 5 goals 35 - 5 goals 24 - 2 goals 37 - 1 goal 29 - 1 goal 35 - 3 goals 30 - 1 goal 29 - 1 goal 1 - 0 goals |
Reserves - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Youth - - - - - - - - - - - - - |