Ernie Bond (footballer)

James Ernest Bond (born 4 May 1929)^[1] is an English former professional footballer who played as an outside left. Born in Preston, he played in the Football League for Manchester United and Carlisle United and in the Scottish League for Queen of the South.^[2]

Ernie Bond

Personal information
Full name	James Ernest Bond
Date of birth	(1929-05-04) 4 May 1929 (age 96)
Place of birth	Preston, England
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s)	Outside left
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Leyland Motors
1950–1952	Manchester United	20	(4)
1952–1959	Carlisle United	192	(24)
1959	Queen of the South	1	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bond played for Leyland Motors before transferring to Manchester United in December 1950,^[1] where he helped the club win the 1952 League title.^[3] In September 1952, he was transferred to Carlisle United,^[1] where he spent seven seasons before moving on to Queen of the South.^[2]

Honours

Manchester United

• First Division: 1951-52