Bill Cleary (footballer, born 1931)

William Cleary (20 April 1931 – 12 March 1991) was an English footballer who played at half-back for Sunderland, Norwich City, Wisbech Town, Port Vale, Boston United, and King's Lynn.

Bill Cleary
Personal information
Full name William Cleary[1]
Date of birth (1931-04-20)20 April 1931[1]
Place of birth England[1]
Date of death 12 March 1991(1991-03-12) (aged 59)
Position(s) Half-back
Youth career
South Bank East End
Sunderland
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1953–1956 Norwich City 18 (0)
Wisbech Town
1957–1958 Port Vale 8 (0)
Boston United
Wisbech Town
King's Lynn
Total 26+ (0+)
Teams managed
Wisbech Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Cleary played for South Bank East End and Sunderland (without making a first team appearance), before joining Norman Low's Norwich City in 1953. He played 18 Third Division South games for the "Canaries", as the Carrow Road outfit posted mid-table finishes in 1953–54, 1954–55, and 1955–56. He then played non-league football for Wisbech Town. He was signed again by Norman Low, now manager of Port Vale, in November 1957.[1] He played eight Third Division South and two FA Cup games in the 1957–58 season, but failed to nail down a regular slot at Vale Park and so was transferred to Southern League side Boston United in July 1958.[1] He moved on to King's Lynn, before returning to old club Wisbech Town.[1] He became a coach, manager and finally a director at the club.[1]

Statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Norwich City 1953–54 Third Division South 401050
1954–55 Third Division South 9020110
1955–56 Third Division South 500050
Total 18030210
Port Vale 1957–58 Third Division South 8020100

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 61. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Bill Cleary at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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