Billy Matthews (footballer, born 1897) explained

Billy Matthews
Birth Date:16 April 1897
Position:Centre-half
Clubs1:Liverpool
Clubs2:Bristol City
Clubs3:Wrexham
Clubs4:Barrow
Clubs5:Bradford Park Avenue
Clubs6:Stockport County
Clubs7:Chester
Nationalteam1:Wales
Nationalcaps1:3

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

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players . Davies . Gareth . Garland . Ian . 1991 . Bridge Books . 1-872424-11-2. 94, 135.