James Low Milne (24 January 1911 – 13 December 1997) was a Scottish football player and manager.

Playing career

Born in Dundee, Milne played local non-league football before joining Dundee United in 1931. The following year he moved to England when he joined Preston North End.

Jimmy Milne (footballer, born 1911)

Management career

He managed Preston North End from 1961 to 1968 and Wigan Athletic from 1946 to 1947 as well as Morecambe from 1947–48.

Jimmy Milne (footballer, born 1911)

Personal life

Jimmy is the father of Gordon Milne, who also went on to be a professional footballer and manager.

Jimmy Milne (footballer, born 1911)

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1911 births

Footballers from Dundee

1997 deaths

Scottish men's footballers

Men's association football midfielders

Dundee United F.C. players

Preston North End F.C. players

Wigan Athletic F.C. players

Morecambe F.C. players

Scottish football managers

Wigan Athletic F.C. managers

Preston North End F.C. managers

Morecambe F.C. managers

English Football League players

English Football League managers