James Duerden
James Duerden was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.1888–89
Duerden played twice for Blackburn Rovers during the inaugural Football League season. His League debut was on 19-Jan-1889 at Thorneyholme Road, Accrington then home of Accrington. Duerden was selected to play outside-left and he assisted his team achieve a comfortable 2–0 win. Duerden returned to the team for the last match of the season. This was 15-Apr-1889, at Leamington Road, Blackburn, then home of Blackburn Rovers, and Duerden now played centre-half. Blackburn Rovers easily beat Derby County 3-0 and finished in 4th place.
He played three matches in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers and Burnley before moving to Rossendale United in 1891.
