Billy Broadbent

Billy Broadbent
Broadbent while with Brentford in 1924.
Personal information
Full name William Henry Broadbent[1]
Date of birth 20 November 1901
Place of birth Oldham, England
Date of death March 1979 (aged 77)[2]
Place of death Lancaster, England
Playing position Utility player
Youth career
Wellington Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920–1923 Oldham Athletic 12 (1)
1924–1925 Brentford 17 (0)
1925–1932 Clapton Orient 198 (8)
1932–1933 Preston North End 2 (0)
Manchester North End
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

William Henry "Billy" Broadbent (20 November 1901 – March 1979) was an English professional football utility player who played in the Football League, most notably for Clapton Orient.[1] Over the course of his career, Broadbent played every position bar goalkeeper.

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Brentford 1924–25[3] Third Division South 17 0 1 0 18 0
Career total 17 0 1 0 18 0

References

  1. 1 2 Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 27. ISBN 978-0955294914.
  2. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 38. ISBN 190589161X.
  3. ↑ White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 368. ISBN 0951526200.


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