James Gill played three Southern League games for Exeter City during 1919/20. Signed from Bury, he later joined Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Having previously failed to make the first-team with Bury, James signed for Exeter City in March 1920 and made his Grecians’ debut against Newport County. 

Playing just twice more for City, against Bristol Rovers and Crystal Palace. James made a slightly surprising move to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 1921 where he made seven league appearances during a one-season stay.