Billy Hayes (footballer)

William Edward Hayes (8 November 1895 – after 1928) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He began his senior career with Preston North End, where he made 10 league appearances, all of them in the 1914–15 season. During the First World War, he played one match as a guest for Burnley.[2] After the war, Hayes played for several clubs including Brighton & Hove Albion and Southend United, playing more than 250 league matches. Towards the end of his career, he played for a number of non-League sides.[3]

Billy Hayes, photo taken during his time at Brighton & Hove Albion 1920's

Billy Hayes
Personal information
Full name William Edward Hayes
Date of birth (1895-11-08)8 November 1895
Place of birth Croston, England
Date of death 1956
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Eccleston
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1912–1919 Preston North End 10 (0)
Chorley (loan)
1919–1924 Brighton & Hove Albion[1] 209 (0)
1924–1926 Southend United 51 (0)
1926–1927 Accrington Stanley 41 (0)
1927–1928 Stockport County 16 (0)
Winsford United
Burscough Rangers
Stalybridge Celtic
Bacup Borough
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. Carder, Tim; Harris, Roger (1997). Albion A–Z: A Who's Who of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Hove: Goldstone Books. pp. 109–110. ISBN 978-0-9521337-1-1.
  2. Simpson, Ray (2007). The Clarets Chronicles: The Definitive History of Burnley Football Club. p. 489. ISBN 978-0-9557468-0-2.
  3. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. p. 119. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.


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