Bill Mellor (footballer)

William Gladstone Mellor (3 April 1886 — 21 July 1938) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

For other people named William Mellor, see William Mellor (disambiguation).

Bill Mellor
Personal information
Full name William Gladstone Mellor[1]
Date of birth (1886-04-03)3 April 1886
Place of birth Stockport, England
Date of death 21 July 1938(1938-07-21) (aged 52)
Place of death Barrow-in-Furness, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1908–1910 Carlisle United
1910–1914 Norwich City
1914–1920 Newcastle United 23 (0)
Rugby league career
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
190?–08 Barrow
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Mellor began his sporting career in rugby league, playing for Barrow. In 1908, Mellor made the switch to football, signing for Carlisle United. In 1910, Mellor joined Norwich City. In January 1914, Mellor signed for Newcastle United for a fee of £765. At Newcastle, Mellor made 25 appearances in all competitions, appearing 23 times in the First Division.[2][1]

Later life and death

Mellor late emigrated to New Zealand in 1924, before returning to England six years later. On 21 July 1938, Mellor died in Barrow-in-Furness.[3]

References
  1. "Player Details: William Mellor". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  2. "William Gladstone "Bill" Mellor". toon1892. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  3. "Bill Mellor". 11v11. Retrieved 26 August 2021.


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