Bill Watson (footballer, born 1916)

Bill Watson
Personal information
Full name William Watson
Date of birth (1916-05-29)29 May 1916
Place of birth South Hiendley
Date of death 1986(1986-00-00) (aged 69–70)
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933 Monckton Colliery Welfare
1935–1936 Lincoln City 9 (0)
1946–1947 Chesterfield 36 (0)
1948–1954 Rochdale 200 (0)
Total 245 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Watson (29 May 1916 – 1986) was an English footballer who played as a full back for Lincoln City, Chesterfield and Rochdale.

He was the younger brother of Arthur Watson, who also played for Lincoln City and Chesterfield.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Chesterfield. £13,000 stand and £3,000 spent on new players". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. x – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001 by Steven Phillipps. ISBN 1874427097
  3. ^ https://www.enfa.co.uk (subscription required)
  4. ^ "Watson Bill Image 1 Chesterfield 1936".


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