James Ross McKenzie (17 August 1875 – 18 May 1945)[1] was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside-forward for various clubs in Scotland and England in the 1890s.
The "Saints" were about to embark on their first season in their new stadium and McKenzie made his debut for Southampton in the opening match at The Dell, against Brighton United on 3 September 1898.
After Watty Keay had opened the scoring, McKenzie (playing at outside-left) missed some good chances as the Saints put pressure on the Brighton goal.
McKenzie then added a third in the second half, and although Brighton pulled one back through Roddy McLeod, Tom Smith wrapped the match up with the fourth goal.
[3] The appreciative Saints fans dubbed McKenzie "little Joe Turner",[3] but after only six appearances the lightweight, diminutive winger lost his place to George Seeley.