Background
He was born in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
He was born in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Language scored one and created the other in the 2–1 victory over Chelsea in the semi-final. Language left Newcastle for Huddersfield Town in 1934, playing there for a year before joining Manchester United in 1935. In two years with Manchester United, Language played just 12 times, scoring once.
Language joined Swansea Town in April 1937.
He then joined Queen of the South in the summer of 1938 as one of the first signings of new manager Jimmy McKinnell Senior 1938-1939 was the first time Queens hit top spot in the Scottish Football league.
Queens finished that season sixth in Scotland"s top division, a feat since equalled only in 1955-1956. Language equal top scored that season with 16 goals.
After the Second World War, Language signed for Ipswich Town.
He played for Ipswich for one season, scoring one goal in five league appearances, before becoming the club"s trainer.