Bill Atkinson (footballer)
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| Bill Atkinson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Atkinson | |
| Date of birth | December 21, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Sunderland, England | |
| Playing position | Winger | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Retired | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1962-1964 1964-1966 1966-19?? |
Birmingham City F.C. Torquay United F.C. Nuneaton Borough A.F.C. |
0 (0) 19 (7) - (-) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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William Atkinson (born December 21, 1944) was an English professional footballer, playing as a winger. He was born in Sunderland.
Bill Atkinson began his professional football career as an apprentice at Birmingham City, turning professional in March 1962. He remained at St. Andrews for a further 2 years, but failed to make a single first team appearance.
In June 1964 he moved to Torquay United, scoring on his league debut on the 12th of September 1964 in a 2-2 draw against Stockport County at Plainmoor.
Despite this start to his Torquay career he was soon out of the team again, although did have a good run in the first team later in the season after replacing Peter Anderson in the side.
In 1966, after only 19 league appearances, in which he scored 7 goals, Atkinson returned to the Midlands, joining non-league side Nuneaton Borough.
Retired from Non League Football in 1974 - the last Club he played for was Redditch
Started refereeing through out the Midlands in 1982 for local clubs also involved with assessing for the B.C.F.A.of which he has been a member for 20 years
For 20 years,during summer months played Cricket for local club Ambleside and Ansley, now umpiring for local clubs in the Midlands area.
Started his successful family run Industrial Cleaning Business in 1968 currently running with his son James.
