Billy Watson (footballer, born 1890)

Billy Watson
Personal information
Full name William Watson
Date of birth 11 September 1890
Place of birth Birkdale, England
Date of death 1 September 1955(1955-09-01) (aged 64)
Playing position Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1908–1925 Burnley 346 (18)
1925–1926 Accrington Stanley 6 (0)
1926–1927 Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
Total 352 (18)
National team
1913–1919 England 3 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

William "Billy" Watson (11 September 1890 – 1955) was an English international association footballer who played as a wing half in The Football League either side of World War I.[1]

He made over 340 league appearances for Burnley, and was capped on three occasions by England.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Soccerdata. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
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