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Robert William Matthews (16 April 1897 – 18 December 1987) was a Welsh footballer who played as a centre-half for Liverpool in the early 1920s and earned three caps for Wales. During World War I, he took part in the Battle of the Somme, in France.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 April 1897 | ||
| Date of death | 18 December 1987 (aged 90) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Liverpool | |||
| Bristol City | |||
| Wrexham | |||
| Barrow | |||
| Bradford Park Avenue | |||
| Stockport County | |||
| Chester | |||
| International career | |||
| Wales | 3 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Williams also played in The Football League for Bristol City, Wrexham, Barrow, Bradford Park Avenue, Stockport County and Chester. His non-league clubs included Northwich Victoria, Oswestry Town, Witton Albion, Sandbach Ramblers, Colwyn Bay and Rossendale United
Later career
editFollowing his retirement from football, Matthews turned to coaching and had a spell as manager of Llangollen. He later became a scout for Blackpool and discovered Glyn James.[1]
Matthews was also a keen cyclist well into his late 70s.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Davies, Gareth; Garland, Ian (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players. Bridge Books. pp. 94, 135. ISBN 1-872424-11-2.
External links
edit- Liverpool FC history profile
- Article on players to play for Chester and Liverpool (see Billy Matthews)
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