Born in 1876, the son of a Bute farmer, James Halliburton Haig came through his local junior side, Rothesay Royal Victoria, to sign for St. Mirren, who were giants of the Scottish football scene at the time. He joined Derby County in 1898, playing three times, but was playing for the Kilbarchan team at the time that Chesterfield brought him back to England in 1900. He might well be regarded as Gilbert Gilles' finest signing and it is ironic that Haig did not debut for the Spireites until after Gilles left.

A fine, cultured halfback, Jimmy belied his small size with a keen awareness and good passing ability.Unlike many of the other Scots to come to Town around his time, Jimmy fitted in well from the start, and came to be very highly regarded by supporters.A League match against Clapton Orient in '07-8, Jimmy's last season, was reserved for his benefit:after a long and distinguished career, he emigrated to Canada in 1909.

For Chesterfield: 228 League appearances, 2 goals.