William Stewart (footballer, born 1867)

William Stewart
Personal information
Full name William Stewart
Date of birth 1867
Place of birth Arbroath, Scotland
Date of death Unknown
Playing position Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1889-1890 Belfast Distillery ?? (??)
1890–1893 Preston North End 69 (4)
1893–1897 Everton 122 (6)
1898-1900 Bristol City 51 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

William Stewart (1867 – unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Everton and Preston North End.[1]

Left half William "Billy" Stewart was noted for his long throw-ins involving a running and jumping technique that was eventually outlawed. Initially with Black Watch, he was an Army Cup winner and helped Belfast Distillery win the Irish Cup while stationed in Ireland with the Royal Scots Guards. Preston North End bought him out of the Army. He moved to Everton in July 1893 forming a notable half back line with Johnny Holt and Richard Boyle playing in the FA Cup Final in 1897 versus Aston Villa. Stewart was signed for Bristol City by Sam Hollis in July 1898 and finished his career as captain playing 51 games in the Southern League with Bristol City.[2]

References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Edwards, Leigh (1997). Bristol City FC The First 100 Years. Redcliffe Press. p. 114.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Richard Boyle
Everton captain
1896-1897
Succeeded by
Richard Boyle
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