James Bretherton

He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler.

[2] He made five further appearances in first-class cricket for Liverpool and District to 1894, all of which came against Yorkshire, with exception of his second match of 1893 which came against the touring Australians.

[3] With the ball he took 24 wickets, which came at an identical average to his batting.

[4] His best figures were 5/30 in his debut match,[5] which was also his only career five wicket haul.

He later made a single appearance for Cheshire in the 1895 Minor Counties Championship against Worcestershire.