Career
He plays predominantly as a right-winger, although in the 2011-2012 season James became more of a second striker or an attacking midfielder. James was initially a Charlton trainee, but was released at the age of 20, joining Gillingham. Here he showed promise, and after four years he moved on to Nottingham Forest.
However, his time at Forest was not successful and he made few appearances for the club
His time there included loan spells with Boston United, Walsall, Yeovil Town, Grimsby Town and Swindon Town. He was released in 2007 and subsequently joined Welling United for a couple of games before moving onto Woking.
He played at Woking on non-contract terms, making 18 league appearances and four cup appearances (scoring one goal in the FA Trophy tie at Hemel Hempstead Town) before deciding to leave in January 2008 after failing to agree terms for the rest of the season. On 16 January 2008, James joined Crawley Town until the end of 2007-2008 season.
On 1 July 2008, he signed a contract at Chelmsford City, becoming the club"s third signing for the 2008-2009 season.
He has since signed for Dulwich Hamlet, and made his debut on 6 February 2010 against Chatham Town.