James B Niven
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James B. Niven was a Scottish
international footballer.
James B. Niven was one of two Scottish internationalists from Moffat
. The other was James Fraser
.
While playing for Moffat
F.C. James B. Niven was an awarded a full Scotland international cap having played in the 8-2 defeat of Ireland on March 14, 1885. The game was played at the 1st Hampden Park
. Scotland were 4-0 up at half time. Alex Higgins
of Kilmarnock
hit a hat trick. This was the only full international cap that both received.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
international footballer.
James B. Niven was one of two Scottish internationalists from Moffat
Moffat
Moffat is a former burgh and spa town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, lying on the River Annan, with a population of around 2,500. The most notable building in the town is the Moffat House Hotel, designed by John Adam...
. The other was James Fraser
James Fraser (footballer)
James Fraser was a Scottish international footballer.James Fraser was one of two internationalists from Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway . Fraser was a prominent forward in south of Scotland football but little is known about his life or playing career.He gained his one Scottish international cap...
.
While playing for Moffat
Moffat
Moffat is a former burgh and spa town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, lying on the River Annan, with a population of around 2,500. The most notable building in the town is the Moffat House Hotel, designed by John Adam...
F.C. James B. Niven was an awarded a full Scotland international cap having played in the 8-2 defeat of Ireland on March 14, 1885. The game was played at the 1st Hampden Park
Hampden Park
Hampden Park is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. The 52,063 capacity venue serves as the national stadium of football in Scotland...
. Scotland were 4-0 up at half time. Alex Higgins
Alex Higgins (footballer)
Alexander "Alex" Higgins was a Scottish footballer who played for Kilmarnock, Derby County, Nottingham Forest and the Scotland national team....
of Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
hit a hat trick. This was the only full international cap that both received.