Bill Dickie (footballer)

William Cunningham "Bill" Dickie (2 May 1893 – 1960) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Chelsea and Stoke.[1]

Bill Dickie
Personal information
Full name William Cunningham Dickie[1]
Date of birth 2 May 1893
Place of birth Kilmarnock, Scotland[1]
Date of death 1960 (aged 67)[1]
Playing position(s) Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1909–1910 Riccarton
1910–1912 Kilbirnie Ladeside
1912–1918 Kilmarnock
1919–1920 Chelsea 35 (0)
1920–1921 Stoke 14 (0)
1922–1928 Sittingbourne
1929 Sheppey United
Total 49 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Dickie began his career for his hometown club of Kilmarnock and after World War I he joined English side Chelsea.[1] He spent two seasons with the "Blues" making 40 appearances before joining Stoke in May 1920.[1] He played 14 matches for Stoke, helping the club gain promotion to the First Division in 1921–22. However, he was deemed surplus to requirements and he left for non-league Sittingbourne.[1]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea 1919–20 First Division 28020300
1920–21 First Division 7030100
Total 35050400
Stoke[1] 1920–21 Second Division 200020
1921–22 Second Division 12000120
Total 14000140
Career Total 49050540

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
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