William Bradley (footballer)

William Bradley was an English professional football goalkeeper who made over 130 appearances in the Football League for Newcastle United.[1][3]

William Bradley
Personal information
Full name William Bradley[1]
Date of birth 1 March 1893
Place of birth Wardley, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dunston Wednesday
Fatfield Albion
Jarrow Caledonians
Portsmouth
Jarrow
1919–1927 Newcastle United 133 (0)
1927–1929 Ashington 36 (0)
North Shields
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

Bradley served as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery and the Tank Corps during the First World War.[4]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Newcastle United 1919–20[5] First Division 21 0 1 0 22 0
1921–22[5] 25 0 2 0 27 0
1922–23[5] 27 0 2 0 29 0
1923–24[5] 23 0 2 0 25 0
1924–25[5] 36 0 3 0 39 0
1925–26[5] 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 133 0 10 0 143 0

Honours

Newcastle United

References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 35. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. Tynesider (21 August 1922). "Few big transfers in the First Division of the Football League. Newcastle United". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  3. "The Definitive History of Leeds United - Players - Bill Bradley 1915". www.mightyleeds.co.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  4. "North East War Memorials Project – Regional Content". www.newmp.org.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  5. "Bill Bradley". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  6. "Newcastle United v Aston Villa, 26 April 1924". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 October 2019.


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