William Bradley (footballer) explained

William Bradley
Fullname:William Bradley
Birth Date:1 March 1893
Birth Place:Wardley, England
Height:[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1909–1910
Clubs1:Dunston Wednesday
Years2:1910–1911
Clubs2:Fatfield Albion
Years3:1911–1912
Clubs3:Jarrow Caledonians
Years4:1912–1913
Clubs4:Portsmouth
Years5:1913–1914
Clubs5:Jarrow
Years6:1914–1927
Clubs6:Newcastle United
Caps6:133
Goals6:0
Years7:1927–1929
Clubs7:Ashington
Caps7:36
Goals7:0
Clubs8:North Shields

William Bradley was an English professional footballer who made over 130 appearances as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Newcastle United.[2] [3] [4] Bradley was a member of Newcastle United's 1923–24 FA Cup-winning squad.

Personal life

Bradley served as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery and the Tank Corps during the First World War.[5]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United1919–20[6] First Division21010220
1921–2225020270
1922–2327020290
1923–2423020250
1924–2536030390
1925–26100010
Career total13301001430

Honours

Newcastle United

Notes and References

  1. News: Tynesider . 21 August 1922 . Few big transfers in the First Division of the Football League. Newcastle United . 5 . Athletic News . Manchester.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 35.
  3. Web site: Players - Bill Bradley 1915 . 24 October 2019 . The Definitive History of Leeds United.
  4. Web site: Bradley Bill Newcastle United 1920 . 26 February 2023 . Vintage Footballers . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Newcastle United Footballers in the Great War . 24 October 2019 . North East War Memorials Project.
  6. Web site: Bill Bradley . 24 October 2019 . 11v11.com.
  7. Web site: Newcastle United v Aston Villa, 26 April 1924 . 24 October 2019 . 11v11.com.