William Devlin (footballer, born 1893) explained

William Devlin
Birth Date:23 January 1891
Birth Place:Hebburn, England
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Wallsend
Years1:1911–1912
Clubs1:Stockport County
Caps1:20
Goals1:2
Years2:1912–1919
Clubs2:Cardiff City
Caps2:52
Goals2:24
Years3:1919–1922
Clubs3:Newport County
Caps3:56
Goals3:19
Years4:1922–1923
Clubs4:Exeter City

William Devlin (born 23 January 1891) was an English professional footballer.

After beginning his professional career with Stockport County,[1] Devlin joined Cardiff City in 1912, reuniting with his former Stockport manager Fred Stewart. He helped the club win the Southern Football League Second Division title in his first season and remained with the Bluebirds until 1919,.[2] returning to the club after the Football League resumed matches following the end of World War I. In November 1919, he joined Newport County and later spent one season with Exeter City.[1]

Honours

Cardiff City

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Devlin . Grecian Archive . 1 March 2017.
  2. Book: Shepherd, Richard. The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C.. SoccerData Publications. 2002. 1-899468-17-X. 16–21. Nottingham.