Billy Hough (footballer)
William Hough (4 March 1908 – ?) was a Welsh professional footballer. He played six seasons for Preston North End before joining Blackburn Rovers in 1937. Characterized as a "steady rather than a showy player", Hough established himself in the right-back position and helped Preston North End get promoted to the First Division in the 1933-34 season. He suffered a series of injuries and didn't see much playing time until his transfer to Blackburn.[1] He subsequently helped Blackburn get promoted to the First Division in the 1938-39 season. He played in the Blackburn side that faced West Ham in the 1940 Football League War Cup Final.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Hough | ||
Date of birth | 4 March 1908 | ||
Place of birth | Greenfield, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales | ||
Position(s) | Right-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Holywell Arcadians | |||
New Brighton | |||
1931–1937 | Preston North End | ||
1937–???? | Blackburn | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
References
- "Billy Hough". Spractus Educational. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
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