Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. James "Jimmy" Delaney (3 September 1914 26 September 1989) was a Scottish football player who enjoyed a 24-year playing career. Son of Patrick Delaney and Bridget Nash from Crettyard, Queen's County (now County Laois) in Ireland, Jimmy was born in Cleland, North Lanarkshire. His grandson John Kennedy was also a professional footballer, who played as a defender for Celtic and Norwich City. Delaney joined Celtic on provisional forms in 1933 from Stoneyburn Juniors, signing a permanent contract the following year. He spent 13 years with the Glasgow club, making 305 appearances in all competitions.