James Shaw (footballer)


James Shaw was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He scored 4 goals in 11 appearances in the Football League playing for Arsenal.

Playing career

Shaw was born in Goldenhill, Staffordshire and began his football career with Bolton then moved to Frickley Colliery in the Midland League, before turning professional with Arsenal. He spent four seasons with Arsenal before moving to Brentford in 1930 where he only made limited first team appearances before joining Gillingham in 1931, where he made 10 first team appearances.