title: James Irons
text: # James Irons
  
  James Hay Irons (30 October 1874 – 1957) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half.
  
  ## Career
  
  Born in Scoonie and raised in Cathcart, Irons played club football mainly for Queen's Park, winning the Glasgow Cup in 1898 and featuring on the losing side in the 1900 Scottish Cup Final. He also played briefly for Morton and Abercorn before retiring from the professional game in his mid-20s.
  
  He made one international appearance for Scotland in 1900 against Wales and had also been selected for the Glasgow FA'a annual challenge match against Sheffield a year earlier.
  
  