Jim Bonar


James Bonar, known as Jim Bonar, was a Scottish footballer who played in The Football League for Accrington.
Jim Bonar started his football career in Renfrewshire in 1883. He joined a club called Thornliebank who had reached the Scottish Cup final three years before. Jim Bonar made his League and Accrington debut on 8 September 1888 at Anfield, the then home of Everton. Accrington lost the match 2–1. Jim Bonar appeared in 17 of the 22 matches played by Accrington in 1888-1889 season. As a forward he played in a forward line that scored three League goals or more on seven separate occasions.