Billy Broadbent
William Henry Broadbent (20 November 1901 – March 1979) was an English professional football Utility player who played in the Football League, most notably for Clapton Orient.[2] Over the course of his career, Broadbent played every position bar goalkeeper.
 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)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Lancaster, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | 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 | |||
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
- Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 38. ISBN 190589161X.
- Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 27. ISBN 978-0955294914.
- White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 368. ISBN 0951526200.
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