Jimmy Love (footballer) - Wikipedia
WEBJames Love (17 March 1858 – 27 September 1882) was a Scottish footballer who is acknowledged as one of the first professional football players in England, having played for Darwen in the late 1870s. He was a native of Glasgow and played for Partick before moving to England to play for Darwen.
The true story of Jimmy Love, the very first 'Scotch professor'
WEBJimmy Love never won any medals during his lifetime, but he did earn many plaudits for his achievements as a footballer. Just a few years earlier he was Darwen's top scorer in their epic FA Cup run that pitched them against the mighty Old Etonians.
From Partick with Love - the story of Jimmy Love and Fergie …
WEBApr 9, 2016 · Who was James Love, a key figure in football history, probably the first man ever to receive payment for playing the game? He has never been identified until now.
What The English Game doesn't tell you about the real Fergus Suter
WEBMar 20, 2020 · According to The English Game, Suter and his team mate Jimmy Love were recruited to play for Darwen FC from Scottish team Partick FC in 1878. Early on, team boss and cotton mill owner James...
Is the English Game Based on a True Story? Breaking Down the Truth
WEBApr 23, 2020 · Therefore, Jimmy Love was a real player, though he didn't exactly make as much history as Fergus did. Jimmy played soccer until 1879, which is one year after the series takes place. It's unclear exactly what happened to him afterward, but there have been reports that he may have passed away around this time.
The English Game: What happened at the real Darwen FA Cup …
WEBMar 25, 2020 · In The English Game, one of the main characters Jimmy Love (James Harkness) ends up getting injured during a game and has to give up football ahead of the FA cup final. But in real life...
Blog Archives - Scottish Sport History
WEBJimmy Love never won any medals during his lifetime, but he did earn many plaudits for his achievements as a footballer. Just a few years earlier he was Darwen's top scorer in their epic FA Cup run that pitched them against the mighty Old Etonians.
The English Game true story: How accurate is it? | Radio Times
WEBMar 20, 2020 · In The English Game, Jimmy Love is badly injured and almost loses his leg as a result of a dodgy tackle by Tommy Wallace. As a result, Love has to give up football and Wallace takes his spot at...
Corporal James “Jimmy” Love (1858-1882) - Find a Grave
WEBJimmy Love (footballer). Love was born in Gushetfaulds Cottage in Glasgow during 1858. Whilst working, Love initially played for Partick, In summer 1878 he joined Lancashire club Darwen. He scored twice against Eagley in the 1878–79 FA Cup second round and scored two more in the third round victory. The following...
The English Game cast: Who plays Jimmy Love in The English Game?
WEBMar 24, 2020 · In The English Game, footballer Jimmy Love is played by up and coming Scottish actor, James Harkness. Harkness is from Glasgow, Scotland, and grew up in the Gorbals in the East End of the...