Billy Matthews (footballer, born 1897)

Billy Matthews
Personal information
Date of birth (1897-04-16)16 April 1897
Date of death 18 December 1987(1987-12-18) (aged 90)
Position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Liverpool
Bristol City
Wrexham
Barrow
Bradford Park Avenue
Stockport County
Chester
International career
Wales 3
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert William Matthews (16 April 1897 – 18 December 1987) was a Welsh footballer who played as a centre-half for Liverpool in the early 1920s and earned three caps for Wales. During World War I, he took part in the Battle of the Somme, in France.

Williams also played in The Football League for Bristol City, Wrexham, Barrow, Bradford Park Avenue, Stockport County and Chester. His non-league clubs included Northwich Victoria, Oswestry Town, Witton Albion, Sandbach Ramblers, Colwyn Bay and Rossendale United

Later career

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Following his retirement from football, Matthews turned to coaching and had a spell as manager of Llangollen. He later became a scout for Blackpool and discovered Glyn James.[1]

Matthews was also a keen cyclist well into his late 70s.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Davies, Gareth; Garland, Ian (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players. Bridge Books. pp. 94, 135. ISBN 1-872424-11-2.
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