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Bill Winstanley

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Bill Winstanley
Personal information
Full name William Ira Winstanley[1]
Date of birth 26 October 1911
Place of birth Prestwich, England[1]
Date of death 1985 (aged 74)[1]
Height 5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m)[2]
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Altrincham
1935–1938 Stoke City 48 (0)
Trafford Park
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Ira Winstanley (26 October 1911 – 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.[1]

Career

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Winstanley was born in Prestwich and played for Cheshire League side Altrincham before earning a move to Stoke City in 1935.[1] He made an instant impression on new manager Bob McGrory he played 31 matches in 1935–36 and then 21 in 1936–37. He suffered a broken leg on Christmas Day in 1936 playing against Chelsea and he missed more than a year playing once in 1938–39. He was never able to force his way back into the first team and once World War II commenced he returned to Manchester and played for Trafford Park.[1]

Career statistics

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Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke City[1] 1935–36 First Division 26 0 5 0 31 0
1936–37 First Division 21 0 0 0 21 0
1937–38 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0
1938–39 First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career Total 48 0 5 0 53 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. ^ "Stoke City. Record-breaking staff re-engaged for this season". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.