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.

Billy Hough
Personal information
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

  1. "Billy Hough". Spractus Educational. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
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