Bill Wade (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Alexander Wade | ||
| Date of birth | 22 March 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Jarrow, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 August 1958 (aged 57) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ? | Jarrow | ? | (?) |
| 1923-1929 | Preston North End | 139 | (0) |
| 1929-1931 | West Ham United | 16 | (0) |
| Wigan Borough[A] | 8 | (0) | |
| 1931–1932 | Frickley Colliery | ? | (?) |
| 1932 | Nelson | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Alexander "Bill " Wade (22 March 1901 – 23 August 1958) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League playing for Preston North End, West Ham United and Wigan Borough. He played as a inside right.[1]
Playing career
Wade was born in Jarrow. He made his debut in the Football League with Preston North End. He was a loyal player, representing Preston North End 139 times.[2]
He began the 1931–32 season with Wigan Borough. After twelve matches, the club folded and its results were expunged from official records. Wade had played in eight of the league appearances, including their last ever league game. Wade then made a free transfer to non-league Frickley Colliery and had a brief stint with Nelson before retiring.[3]
Notes
A. a b Wigan Borough folded during the 1931–32 season following the match on 24 October 1931, a 5–0 defeat at Wrexham in which Oakes played.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.wiganborough.bernardramsdale.com/players-a-to-z-t-z.html
- ^ Wigan Borough Football Club Complete http://www.wiganborough.bernardramsdale.com/players-a-to-z-l-m.html
- ^ Frickley Athletic Museum http://www.frickleyathleticmuseum.co.uk/wigan-trio
- ^ Ramsdale, Bernard. "The story of Wigan Borough". Ye Olde Tree and Crown. Retrieved 16 May 2009.