Jimmy Gemmell

Background

Gemmell was born in Glasgow and played for Duntocher Hibernian and Clyde before joining Sunderland in 1900.

Career

He was at Sunderland in two different spells. In 1900-1907 and 1910-1912 respectively, separated by a stay at Leeds United. Gemmell made 213 league appearances for Sunderland, scoring 46 goals.

In 1907 Gemmell signed for Second Division Stoke but after making 11 appearances scoring twice he was sold to Leeds City due to Stoke having serious financial difficulties.

Achievements

• He made his debut for Sunderland on 8 December 1900 against Sheffield Wednesday in a 1–0 win at Roker Park. During his first stay at Sunderland, he won the 1902 English Football League Championship.