Billy Beckett (Scottish footballer)
Billy Beckett was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Dumbarton, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Outside left | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Renfrew | |||
| 1951 | Rangers | 1 | (0) |
| 1954–1955 | Ashford Town | 21 | (6) |
| 1955–1957 | Cowdenbeath | ||
| 1957 | Chelmsford City | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Beckett began his career with Scottish junior club Renfrew. In 1951, he signed for Rangers, making his only league appearance on 10 March 1951 in a 4–0 victory against Clyde. Beckett subsequently joined English Kent League club Ashford Town.[1][2] In 1955, he signed for Scottish club Cowdenbeath where he remained for two seasons, scoring over 20 goals for the club. In August 1957, Beckett signed for Chelmsford City, following offers from Football League clubs Halifax Town, Darlington and Crewe Alexandra. After 13 appearances for Chelmsford, scoring five goals, he returned to his native Scotland after failing to secure accommodation in Chelmsford.[3]
References
- "Beckett, Willie". Fitba Stats. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- "Bill Beckett Player Profile". Nuts and Bolts Archive. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ClaretsHistoryMag [@ClaretsMag] (4 April 2020). "Scot Billy Beckett played just 13 times for OfficialClarets in 1957–1958, scoring 5 goals, but he left the club in controversial circumstances. Here is the reaction to his signing and his departure" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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