Billy Birrell

Billy Birrell
Personal information
Full name William Birrell
Date of birth 13 March 1897
Place of birth Cellardyke, Scotland
Date of death 29 November 1968(1968-11-29) (aged 71)
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1914–1915 Inverkeithing United
1915–1921 Raith Rovers 77 (19)
–1920Kirkcaldy United (guest)
1921–1927 Middlesbrough 225 (59)
1927–1930 Raith Rovers 51 (22)
Managerial career
1927–1930 Raith Rovers (player-manager)
1930–1935 Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
1935–1939 Queens Park Rangers
1939–1952 Chelsea
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Birrell (13 March 1897 – 29 November 1968) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.