Willie Graham (footballer, born 1866)

Willie Graham
Personal information
Full name William Graham
Date of birth January 1866
Place of birth Dreghorn, Scotland
Date of death 1937
Playing position Half-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– New Cumnock F.C.
1888–1889 Preston North End 5 (0)
– New Cummock
– Newcastle East End
1893–1896 Newcastle United 88 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

William Graham, known as Willie Graham (born in Dreghorn, Scotland) was a footballer who played in The Football League for Newcastle United and League Championship winning Preston North End.[1]

Willie Graham made his League debut on 8 September 1888 at centre-half for Preston North End against Burnley at Preston North End' Deepdale ground in Preston. Preston won 5-2. Willie Graham played only five of Preston' 22 League Championship matches. As a centre-half he played in a defence line that achieved a clean sheet on one occasion. As a wing-half he once played in a midfield line that achieved a big (three goals or more) win.[2]

References

  1. ↑
    • Joyce, Michael: "The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939 " ( ISBN 1899468676).
  2. ↑ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 2018-03-18. (registration & fee required)
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