William Hough[pronunciation?] (4 March 1908 – ?) was a Welsh professional footballer. He played six seasons for Preston North End before joining Blackburn Rovers in 1937. Characterized as a "steady rather than a showy player", Hough established himself in the right-back position and helped Preston North End get promoted to the First Division in the 1933-34 season. He suffered a series of injuries and didn't see much playing time until his transfer to Blackburn.[2] He subsequently helped Blackburn get promoted to the First Division in the 1938-39 season. He played in the Blackburn side that faced West Ham in the 1940 Football League War Cup Final.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Hough | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Greenfield, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Holywell Arcadians | |||
| New Brighton | |||
| 1931–1937 | Preston North End | ||
| 1937–???? | Blackburn | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ "Preston North End. Defensive lapses will worry Mr. Tom Muirhead". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Billy Hough". Spractus Educational. Retrieved 5 February 2023.