James signed as a Glasgow asset on his 16th birthday in December 2004.
He is well known amongst the Glasgow support as a Glasgow fan and
in 2004 he came on in leaps and bounds not only in second half terms
but also appearing for the Dale Devils towards the end of the season
and an impressive showing in the Heathersfield Open against riders
with much more experience.
He was rewarded with a reserve slot for the Devils in 2005 but suffered
an arm injury similar to the one which looks to hae ended Paul Pickerings
career, ironically against Stoke Spitfires in June. James spent the
rest of the season recovering from the injury.