Bill Cassidy (footballer, born 1917)

William Cassidy (30 June 1917 – 1962) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.

Bill Cassidy
Personal information
Full name William Cassidy
Date of birth (1917-06-30)30 June 1917
Place of birth Gateshead, England
Date of death 1962 (aged 4445)
Place of death Gateshead, England
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Close Works ? (?)
1936–1953 Gateshead 133 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Cassidy started his career with non-league Close Works before signing for Gateshead in January 1936. He scored a total of 6 goals in 138 appearances in league and cup competitions for Gateshead before his retirement in 1953.

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Third Div. North Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gateshead 1935–36 10000010
1936–37 30000030
1937–38 1420020162
1938–39 3110020331
1945–46 1010
1946–47 16100161
1947–48 27100271
1948–49 11000110
1949–50 510051
1950–51 600060
1951–52 17000170
1952–53 200020
Career Total 133610401386
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