James Speedie

James Hodge Speedie (17 November 1893 – 25 September 1915) was a Scottish footballer who played for Hearts.

He was born in Edinburgh and joined Hearts from Tranent.^[1] In 1914, he played ten matches on loan at St Mirren between February and May, scoring three goals.^[2] He returned to Hearts for the start of the following season and made nine appearances, scoring five goals.^[1]

On 14 November 1914, the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders made an urgent appeal for volunteers at half time in match at Tynecastle against Falkirk. The initial response was disappointing, but at full-time several men stepped forward, including Speedie.^[3] He was killed at the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "They Died in the Conflict in Season 1915–1916" (PDF). Scotland's War. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
^ "Player profiles – S". St Mirren Info. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
^ "McCrae's". Hearts News. Heart of Midlothian F.C. Retrieved 12 October 2011.

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[war-1] "They Died in the Conflict in Season 1915–1916" (PDF). Scotland's War. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2016.

[2] "Player profiles – S". St Mirren Info. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2016.

[batt-3] "McCrae's". Hearts News. Heart of Midlothian F.C. Retrieved 12 October 2011.

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