Billy Matthews (footballer, born 1882)

Billy Matthews
Personal information
Full name William Matthews[1]
Date of birth 1882[1]
Place of birth Derby, England
Date of death (aged 33)[1]
Place of death Melbourne, England
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ripley Athletic ? (?)
1903–1906 Aston Villa 25 (12)
1906–1912 Notts County 177 (37)
1912–1913 Derby County 1 (0)
Newport County ? (?)
Total 203+ (49+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Matthews (1882 – 1 May 1916) was an English footballer who played as a forward. Born in Derby, Derbyshire, he played for Ripley Athletic, Aston Villa, Notts County, Derby County and Newport County.[1] He died after a long illness.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Tony Brown. p. 179. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ "Derby Footballer's Death". Evening Telegraph. 3 May 1916. p. 3. Retrieved 12 February 2024.


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