Billy Birrell
Scottish footballer and manager / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Birrell (13 March 1897 – 29 November 1968) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.
Not to be confused with Willie Birrell.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Birrell[1] | ||
Date of birth | 13 March 1897 | ||
Place of birth | Cellardyke, Scotland | ||
Date of death | 29 November 1968(1968-11-29) (aged 71)[2] | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1914–1915 | Inverkeithing United | ||
1915–1921 | Raith Rovers | 77 | (19) |
0000–1920 | → Kirkcaldy United (guest) | ||
1921–1927 | Middlesbrough | 225 | (59) |
1927–1930 | Raith Rovers | 51 | (22) |
Managerial career | |||
1927–1930 | Raith Rovers (player-manager) | ||
1930–1935 | Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic | ||
1935–1939 | Queens Park Rangers | ||
1939–1952 | Chelsea | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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