James Hay was a Scottish footballer, who played for Ayr, Celtic, Newcastle United, Ayr United and the Scotland national team.
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10 Facts About Jimmy Hay
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Jimmy Hay was born in Tarbolton, Ayrshire and signed for Celtic for £50 from Ayr FC in March 1903.
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Jimmy Hay left Celtic in 1911 after the club failed to meet his improved contract demands and joined English club Newcastle United.
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Jimmy Hay served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War.
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Jimmy Hay was capped 11 times by Scotland between 1905 and 1914 and captained his country on three occasions.
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Jimmy Hay left the club in January 1926, after he accused Ayr United director Tom Steen of trying to bribe a referee.
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Jimmy Hay was banned indefinitely by the Scottish Football Association after he refused to apologise, but the suspension was lifted in November 1927.
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Jimmy Hay later had a career as an insurance agent, until his death on 4 April 1940.
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