William McCartney (footballer)

William McCartney (born in Newmilns) was a Scottish footballer, whose regular position was as an inside left. He played for Rutherglen Glencairn, Ayr, Hibernian, Manchester United, and West Ham United. McCartney played once for Scotland, in a 5–1 win against Ireland in the 1902 British Home Championship.[5] He also represented the Scottish League twice against the English League in 1902 and 1903.[6]

For other people with the same name, see William McCartney.

Billy McCartney
Personal information
Full name William McCartney[1]
Place of birth Newmilns, Ayrshire, Scotland[1]
Position(s) Inside left[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Rutherglen Glencairn
Ayr
1899–1903 Hibernian[2] 65 (15)
1903–1904 Manchester United[1] 13 (1)
1904–1905 West Ham United[3] 28 (3)
Broxburn
Lochgelly United
1906–1913 Clyde[4] 128 (22)
1908 → Broxburn (loan)
National team
1902 Scotland 1 (0)
1902–1903 Scottish League XI 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

McCartney helped Hibs to win the 1901–02 Scottish Cup, but missed the final due to a broken leg, and the 1903 Scottish league championship. He was transferred to Manchester United in 1903,[2] and then moved to West Ham United after one season.

His single season at West Ham, the 1904–05 campaign, saw him make 28 Southern League First Division appearances. His two goals from open play came home and away against Southampton, and his only other goal for the club came from the penalty spot, against Bristol Rovers on 8 April 1905.[3][7] He also made one FA Cup appearance for the Irons, a sixth-round qualifying match against Brighton and Hove Albion.[3]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2012) [2002]. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-905891-61-0.
  2. "McCartney, Billy". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  3. "William McCartney". westhamstats.info. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  4. Litster, John (November 2012). A Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players (2 ed.). Norwich: PM Publications.
  5. "Northern Ireland v Scotland". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  6. "William McCartney". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  7. Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 132. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.


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