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James 'Jimmy' Philip J.P.

1903-1930

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Manager Stats

644Games
1903-1924
221Won
1903-1924
172Draw
1903-1924
251Lost
1903-1924
34.32 %Percentage Won
1903-1924

James 'Jimmy' Philip, 27 Aug 1909 - No copyright - attached

James "Jimmy" Philip, 27 Aug 1909


Aberdeen FC
Return from Tour of Bohemia Moravia and Galicia 1910-11


14 May 1911
Slavia Prague 3 - 2 Aberdeen
16 May 1911
Slavia Prague 1 - 2 Aberdeen
20 May 1911
Wisla Krakow 1 - 9 Aberdeen
22 May 1911
Wisla Krakow 1 - 8 Aberdeen
23 May 1911
Prerau 0 - 8 Aberdeen
23 May 1911
Brunn 1 - 6 Aberdeen
25 May 1911
Pardubitz 2 - 4 Aberdeen
28 May 1911
Pardubitz 1 - 4 Aberdeen


RETURN OF ABERDEEN FOOTBALLERS

INCIDENTS OF THE TOUR

IMPRESSIONS BY PLAYER


The members of Aberdeen football team were enthusiastically cheered by a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters on they alighted from the 10.15 Calodonian train at Aberdeen Joint Station last night on the conclusion of their first and what has proved (both from the playing and social points of view) a very successful tour of the Continent. All the players were loud in their praise of the hospitable treatment which had been extended to them, and they spoke highly of how appreciative the Continental crowds had been of their play. All the members of the party who returned last night wore, in the form of variously designed enamel badges, mementos of the matches in which they had participated, and these souvenirs, the players stated, they would cherish as relic of what had proved to them the most suspicious day in their careers. Several members of the party remained in London, and these will not return until later.


A Director's View's.

Mr Jaffrey, a director of the club, who accompanied the team, said that the Bohemian clubs were the pioneers of football on the Continent. They had very little to learn in the matter of attack and defence. In his own words, they “nothing to learn” in the matter of gentlemanly tactics of first-class football.
The president of the Slavis Club took the whole team for a cruise in his private yachat, and luncheon was served on board. On returning from a most enjoyable trip, they were entertained to a seven-course dinner, to which the “yachtsmen” did ample justice. Each member of the team was presented with a valuable memento by the president of the Bohemia Club. The goalkeeper at Pardubitz stood over six feet high, and was taller and cleverer than any goalkeeper he had seen in Scotland.


Opponents' Play

Arthur King, the popular goalkeeper, of whom, as a local product, the Aberdeen public is immensely proud, was bubbling over with enthusiasm regarding the tour. “Well,” said the stalwart custodian, “we found the play of some of our opponents of a higher calibre than what we expected it would be, for instance in our first match with Slavia Club. It was Johny Madden, the old Celtic idol, who beat us there. Madden is trainer of the Slavia Club, and in the movements of the players we detected much of the scientific game, which was only possible from the tuition of an old British player. To a great extent the Slavians depended on their robustness for their victory, but it is only fair to say that they were the most scientific combaination we had to face. “Madden” was in many of the movements, and I would say but that with some further tuition the Slavia Club would quite be in a position to challenge for supremacy the best of the British clubs.
“Of course we might have won that match-it was the only one we lost-but we were some-what taken by surprise with the determination of the opposition. One thing that impressed me, however, was that the crowd actually thought I intentionally tried to let through the goal that decided the issue of the match.
As a matter of fact, I did my best to save the shot. It was probably the most difficult I had to deal with in the whole tour, but I admit I could not have cleared it. Of course we didn't disabuse their minds on the point, and we found that our reputation was considerably enhanced as the result of this mis-conception.“I can never forget the tour,” concluded King, “and I consider myself honoured by being a member of the premier club of my native city at this time.


A Forward's Comparison.

Angus M'Intosh, the inside right of the Pittodrie team, thought the standard of football on the Continent was equal to Northern League quality. The Prague team was the best, as the style was much better than that displayed by other teams encountered – in fact, it was equal to that of the Scottish Second League. The play on the Continent would improve in course of time.


Friendly Feeling.

The “Journal” correspondent with the team said-Our tour has now come to an end, and what impresses one most in the fine feelings that sport promotes between countries. We have visited and played in three countries-Bohemian, Moravia, and Poland-and the same good feelings exists in all.
There are differences in religion, politics, and national sentiments, but on the field of sport and in meeting in friendly combat all men were alike. The international athletic and football intercourse between Britain and countries of Europe are quite recent date, but, judging by the good it has already done, there is a great future in view. This ministers, the soldiers, and the statesmen of the world may do good as evil in their own sphere, but in sport it is all for good. Even the bitter national feeling which exists between the Germans and Bohemians is hushed at their Football Federation meetings, and to Britain they look for guidance in this question, which is a delicate one. They, however, trust in the fair-mindedness of Britain in dealing with matters of sport.


(Aberdeen Press and Journal, Thu 01 Jun 1911)
James 'Jimmy' Philip - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached - Colorisation by Graeme Watson 2021

James 'Jimmy' Philip J.P.

1st Manager

  • Birth: 07 May 1862 • St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland
  • Death: 12 Oct 1930 • 13 Erskine Street, Aberdeen, Scotland

1st Manager, Jun 1903 - 27 Jun 1924 - Director, 1924 - 1930 and Secretary, Jun 1903 - 27 Jun 1924


Experience

  • 14 Apr 1903

    Aberdeen Football Club team formed

    Aberdeen Football Club merged with two other Aberdeen based clubs Victoria United and Orion to form the current Aberdeen Football Club.

  • 17 Apr 1903

    Interim Director

  • 18 Apr 1903

    Shareholder

  • 18 Apr 1903

    Certificate of Incorporation

    Signed

  • Debut:

    Northern league, Div 2
  • 15 Aug 1903

Photo

  • Portraits of James & Mary Philip

    • James Philip - Courtesy of Stuart Wilkie
    • Mary Philip - Courtesy of Stuart Wilkie

Photo

  • Aberdeen F.C. 1903-04

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1903-04 - original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.

    Aberdeen 1903-04, the Whites.


Photo

  • Aberdeen F.C. 20 Aug 1904

    • Aberdeen line up before their game at Pittodrie on 20 Aug 1904, the Black & Golds - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached. Colorisation by Graeme Watson 2021.

    Aberdeen line up before their game at Pittodrie on 20 Aug 1904,
    the Black & Golds, Aberdeen 1 v 2 Falkirk.


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  • Aberdeen F.C. 1904-05 with Scottish Qualifying Cup

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1904-05 with Scottish Qualifying Cup, Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached. Colorisation by Graeme Watson 2021.

    Back Row L-R: James Philip, Augustus Lowe, Alexander Halkett, Thomas Strang,
    Robert Macfarlane, George Ritchie, Peter Simpson.
    Front Row L-R: James Robertson, George McNicol, Robert Murray,
    Duncan McNicol, Henry Low, William McAulay.


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  • Aberdeen F.C. 1907-08

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1907-08 - No copyright - attached. Colorisation by Graeme Watson 2021.

    Back Row L-R: James Philip (sec & manager), Robert Blackburn, Alexander Mutch,
    John Hume, William M'Nair, Thos, Duncan, (Chairman).
    Middle Row L-R: Wilfred Low, James McIntosh, Donald Colman, James Muir,
    Charles O'Hagan, William Lennie.
    Front Row L-R: Robert Simpson, George Wilson.


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  • Aberdeen F.C. 1909-10

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1909-10 in colour - No copyright - attached

    Back Row L-R: James Soye, Stewart Davidson, Archibald Harper, Alexander Mutch,
    Joseph Moffat, John Hume, George Wilson.
    Front Row L-R: Thomas Murray, Robert Simpson, Peter Simpson (trainer),
    William Lennie, Donald Colman, James Philip, (sec & manager), Charles O'Hagan,
    James Millar.

    (Note: The shorts in this colour photo are brown and not navy blue.)

    (Photo by E.M. Middleton.)

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  • Aberdeen F.C. 1910-11

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1910-11 - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.

    Back Row L-R: Stewart Davidson, Archibald Harper, George MacFarlan,
    Arthur King-GK, John Hume, John Wyllie, James Millar.
    Front Row L-R: Peter Simpson (trainer), James Murray, Angus M.McIntosh,
    James Soye, Donald Colman, (capt.), George Wilson, Paddy Travers, William Lennie,
    James Philip, (manager).


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  • James & Mary Philip's Grave Stone

    • James & Mary Philip's Grave Stone - Courtesy of Stuart Wilkie
    • James & Mary Philip's Grave Stone - Courtesy of Stuart Wilkie

    Trinity Cemetery, Erroll St, Aberdeen, AB24 5PP, Scotland


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  • James & Mary Philip's Grave Stone with Pittodrie in the background.

    • James & Mary Philip's Grave Stone - Courtesy of Stuart Wilkie

    Trinity Cemetery, Erroll St, Aberdeen, AB24 5PP, Scotland


Honours (1903-1924)

Trophys Description Year Match Location
Aberdeenshire Cup - Silhouette Aberdeenshire Cup
(13) : 1903-04, 1906-07, 1907-08, 1908-09, 1909-10, 1911-12, 1912-13, 1913-14, 1914-15, 1919-20, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24
Scotland
Fleming Charity Shield
(11) : 1903-04, 1905-06, 1907-08, 1908-09, 1909-10, 1910-11, 1911-12, 1912-13, 1913-14, 1921-22, 1922-23
Scotland
Dewar Shield
(4) : 1906-07, 1908-09, 1912-13, 1914-15
Scotland
Rhodesia Cup
(1) : 1904-05
Scotland
Northern League
(2) : 1905-06, 1910-11
Scotland
Robertson Cup
(2) : 1910-11 (shared), 1915-16 (shared)
Scotland
Highland League
(1) : 1912-13
Scotland
Scottish Qualifying Cup - Silhouette Scottish Qualifying Cup
26 Nov 1904
Dens Park, Dundee, Scotland

External Link

Continued

  • Family Tree Official's, Player's and staff details: Ancestry.com
    A.F.C Official's, Player's and staff details source: AFC Heritage - The Official Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust.
    Aberdeen F.C. 27 May 1903, Certificate of Incorporation
    Aberdeen Football Club 1904 Logo - Designed by Graeme Watson © 2019
    Header Background: Aberdeen Football Club, Pittodrie Stadium, Main Stand Entrance, 2015, Aberdeen, Scotland - Copyright © 2015 Graeme Watson.
    Profile Photo: James "Jimmy" Philip - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached. Colorisation by Graeme Watson 2022.
    Profile Photo: James "Jimmy" Philip, 27 Aug 1909 - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Team Photo: Aberdeen F.C. 1903-04 - No copyright - attached.
    Team Photo: Aberdeen F.C. 1907-08 - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached. Colorisation by Graeme Watson 2021.
    Team Photo: Aberdeen F.C. 1909-10 in colour - No copyright - attached.
    Team Photos: Aberdeen F.C. 1910-11 - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Team Photo Aberdeen F.C. 1904-05 with Scottish Qualifying Cup, Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached. Colorisation by Graeme Watson 2021.
    Team Photo: Aberdeen line up before their game at Pittodrie on 20 Aug 1904, the Black & Golds, Aberdeen 1 v 2 Falkirk - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached. Colorisation by Graeme Watson 2021.
    Insert Photo Animation: James "Jimmy" Philip, from Graeme Watson's personal collection.
    Insert Photos: James "Jimmy" Philip and Mary Philip's, James "Jimmy" Philip and Mary Philip's grave stone - Courtesy of Stuart Wilkie.
    Insert Article: Newspaper Article, Return of Aberdeen Footballers, Aberdeen Press and Journal, dated Thu 01 Jun 1911 - Courtesy of Ian Wolff. Insert Article: Transcribed by Graeme Watson 2020.

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