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Fullname: James Birrell
aka: Jimmy Birrell
Born: September 19th 1916
Birthplace: Dunfermline
Signed: January 3rd 1938
Position: Outside-Left
Internationals: N/A
International Caps:N/A

Biog

Fife-born Jimmy Birrell saw his Celtic career cut short by the outbreak of World War II.

Signed from Blairhill Colliery Birrell played six times for the Hoops in season 1938-39 making his debut on October 22nd in a 0-0 draw with Partick Thistle. That was to be the players only season with the Celts as his registration was cancelled when football was suspended the following season.

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