William Howson (footballer)

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William Howson (born 1892) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside left.

William Howson
Personal information
Date of birth 1892
Place of birth Garforth, England
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Position(s) Inside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Castleford Town
1920–1923 Bradford City 58 (16)
Oldham Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Garforth, Howson played for Castleford Town, Bradford City and Oldham Athletic.[2] For Bradford City, he made 58 appearances in the Football League; he also made 6 FA Cup appearances.[3]

Sources

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  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

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  1. ^ Stapler (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Bradford City". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. ^ Frost, p. 399
  3. ^ Frost, p. 384