James McGhee was a Scottish footballer who played for Hibernian and Celtic, and later became a manager with Hibernian's city rivals Heart of Midlothian.
11 Facts About James McGhee
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James McGhee was one such player and, as a free-scoring inside forward, he developed into a key part of the side.
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James McGhee is still Hibs record goalscorer against Hearts with at least 24 goals.
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In 1887, James McGhee captained Hibs to victory in the Scottish Cup, the first time a side from the east of Scotland had won the tournament.
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James McGhee later ended his playing career with short spells with Dykebar and Abercorn.
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In 1908, James McGhee was hired as manager of Hibernian's city rivals Hearts, the third person to hold the role at the Tynecastle club.
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James McGhee's appointment was not popular with the Hearts' support because he had been a prolific scorer against their side in his playing days with Hibs.
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James McGhee had been at the centre of an incident that resulted in crowd disturbance in a Rosebery Cup match between the sides in 1886, when his tackle broke the leg of Hearts opponent Peter Bell.
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James McGhee left Hearts in December 1909 after he had suspended the club's star player Bobby Walker due to a breach in team discipline.
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James McGhee emigrated to the United States of America in 1910, where he settled in Philadelphia, sending for his family two years later.
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James McGhee is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery with his wife, Ellen.