Billy Johnston (footballer, born 1901)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Gifford Johnston | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1921-24 | Huddersfield Town | 46 | (6) |
| ? | Stockport County | ? | (?) |
| 1927-29 | Manchester United | 48 | (16) |
| 1929-31 | Macclesfield Town | 71 | (41) |
| 1931-32 | Manchester United | 29 | (11) |
| 1932-33 | Oldham Athletic | ? | (?) |
| ? | Frickley | ? | (?) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
William Gifford "Billy" Johnston (16 January 1901 in Edinburgh – after 1932) was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town, Stockport County, Manchester United, Macclesfield Town, Oldham Athletic and Frickley.
Billy won the F.A. Cup and First Division Championship with Huddersfield Town as well as the 1922 Charity Sheild. Billy played for Manchester United in the First Division before two seasons at Macclesfield and returned Manchester United in the 1931/32 season, following their relegation to the Second Division. In later years Billy moved to Frickley, taking on the roles of manager and club secretary as well as player and played a large role in securing the future of the football club in 1936.
References
- 99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History
http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/playermenu/johnston.html
- Official Frickley Athletic Museum website - Billy Johnston Collection
http://www.frickleyathleticmuseum.co.uk/billy-johnston
- Silkmen Archives
http://www.silkmenarchives.org.uk/player_profiles/Players/j.html