Billy Johnston (footballer, born 1901)

Billy Johnston
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 Shield. 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

http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/playermenu/johnston.html

http://www.frickleyathleticmuseum.co.uk/billy-johnston

http://www.silkmenarchives.org.uk/player_profiles/Players/j.html


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