Jimmy Ithell

William James Ithell (7 February 1916 – 3 January 1986), sometimes known as Billy Ithell, was a Welsh professional football centre half who played in the Football League for Swindon Town.[1] He later managed in non-league football.[2]

Jimmy Ithell
Personal information
Full name William James Ithell[1]
Date of birth (1916-02-07)7 February 1916
Place of birth Hawarden, Wales
Date of death 3 January 1986(1986-01-03) (aged 69)[1]
Place of death Trowbridge, England
Playing position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1936–1946 Bolton Wanderers 0 (0)
1946–1950 Swindon Town 107 (1)
1950–1952 Boston United
Teams managed
1950–1952 Boston United
Poole Town
Chippenham Town
Trowbridge Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

Ithell served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War.[3]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Swindon Town 1946–47[2] Third Division South 39 1 2 0 41 1
1947–48[2] 39 0 6 0 45 0
1948–49[2] 23 0 1 0 24 0
1949–50[2] 6 0 2 0 8 0
Career total 107 1 11 0 118 1

References

  1. "Jimmy Ithell". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  2. "Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk – Jimmy ITHELL – Player Profile". www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  3. "William Ithell". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 28 May 2019.


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