James Ian Cook Bryson (born 26 November 1962, in Kilmarnock) is a Scottish former footballer.
[2] He then had a short spell at Hurlford United before moving to Kilmarnock, where he spent seven years as a semi-professional whilst still working on his parents farm.
[6] After 5 successful years at United, Bryson left for a brief spell at Barnsley, before he joined Preston North End in 1993 on his 31st birthday, where he briefly played alongside a young David Beckham.
Although Preston lost the Third Division playoff final 4–2 to Wycombe Wanderers, Bryson himself scored with a spectacular overhead kick.
Two years later he led them to the Third Division title, lifting the trophy at Deepdale in front of a capacity crowd.