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James Gillen Robertson is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a winger for Cowdenbeath, St Mirren, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Ipswich Town, Stoke City, Seattle Sounders, Walsall and Crewe Alexandra. He was capped once for Scotland.
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William J. Todd Stewart was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside left in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath, Motherwell, Albion Rovers and Alloa Athletic. He also played in the Football League for Manchester United. After his retirement from football, he managed South African club Clyde Pinelands.
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Craig John Winter is a Scottish retired footballer who made over 240 appearances in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath as a midfielder. He also played League football for Brechin City, Dumbarton, Raith Rovers, Forfar Athletic and East Stirlingshire. After retiring as a player, he entered coaching and management.
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William Dryburgh was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside right in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath and in the Football League for The Wednesday.
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William Mercer was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath and Hibernian. He also played in the Football League for Glossop. After his retirement as a player, Mercer served Cowdenbeath as trainer and was secretary of junior club Vulcan Rovers.
Robert McKenzie Walls was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward in the Scottish League for Hibernian, Cowdenbeath, St Bernard's and Heart of Midlothian. He also played in the Football League for Aldershot.
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