Scottish footballer and manager
James Clark Fulton McCrae (also spelt McRae , McRea , McCray and McCabe ; 2 September 1894 – 3 September 1974) was a Scottish football player and manager. His brother was Scottish international player David McCrae .
Playing career
Born in Bridge of Weir , McCrae signed professional forms with Clyde in 1912,[ 1] but his playing career was interrupted by the First World War . During the War, McCrae joined the Grenadier Guards , playing for their football team, as well as guesting for Clyde, Rangers ,[ 2] and West Ham United . McCrae joined West Ham United permanently in June 1919, playing in their first ever League game .[ 3] McCrae also played for Bury , Wigan Borough , New Brighton , Manchester United [ 4] and Watford . He made a total of 187 appearances in the Football League . McCrae later played in Scotland for Third Lanark and his first club, Clyde, before retiring in 1928.
Coaching career
McCrae coached Egypt at the 1934 FIFA World Cup , and also managed İstanbulspor in Turkey and Fram of Iceland.
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