Jimmy Binning

James Binning (21 December 1922 – 1991) was a Scottish footballer who played for Arbroath and Dumfries side Queen of the South.

[4] When Binning arrived at Queens already there were Scotland cap Billy Houliston, goalkeeper Roy Henderson, fellow full back Dougie Sharpe and forward Jim Patterson (251 strikes makes Patterson the goals king of Queens).

[5] Although selected for the 22 man squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup, the Scottish Football Association only budgeted to take 13 players (including only one goalkeeper) to the finals in Switzerland.

Binning was one of the players who stayed at home on reserve with the likes of Bobby Combe and Ernie Copland.

Ex-Queens inside forward George Hamilton did travel after Bobby Johnstone with drew through injury.