William McColl (footballer)

William McColl (c. 1865 – 20 August 1903) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as an inside forward for several English and Scottish clubs.[1] He played one match for the Scotland national football team, in a 2–2 draw with Wales on 23 March 1895.

For the 1970s Clydebank player, see Billy McColl.

William McColl

Personal information
Full name	William McColl
Date of birth	1865
Place of birth	Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Date of death	1903 (aged 37–38)
Playing position(s)	Inside forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Vale of Leven	?	(?)
	Greenock Morton	?	(?)
	Ardwick	?	(?)
	Accrington	?	(?)
1889–1890	Burnley	9	(2)
	Renton	?	(?)
	Vale of Leven	?	(?)
National team
1895	Scotland	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He was the grandfather of Ian McColl, who was also capped by Scotland and later managed the national team.[1]

References

1. (Smith 2013, p. 175)

Sources

• Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.

External links

• William McColl at the Scottish Football Association