| 词条 | Billy Matthews (footballer, born 1897) |
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Robert William Matthews (16 April 1897 – 18 December 1987) was a Welsh footballer who played as a centre-half for Liverpool Football Club 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 careerFollowing 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] References1. ^1 {{cite book |title=Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players |last1=Davies |first1=Gareth |last2=Garland |first2=Ian |year=1991 |publisher=Bridge Books |isbn=1-872424-11-2|pages=94, 135}} External links
21 : 1897 births|1987 deaths|People from Ruabon|Welsh footballers|Wales international footballers|Liverpool F.C. players|Chester City F.C. players|Wrexham A.F.C. players|Bristol City F.C. players|Colwyn Bay F.C. players|New Brighton A.F.C. players|Northwich Victoria F.C. players|Barrow A.F.C. players|Stockport County F.C. players|Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players|Oswestry Town F.C. players|Witton Albion F.C. players|Rossendale United F.C. players|English Football League players|Association football defenders|Sandbach Ramblers F.C. players |
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