Bill Routledge

William H. "Bill" Routledge (28 October 1907 – 1972) was an English footballer who played for Bristol Rovers, York City and Carlisle United in the Football League.

Bill Routledge
Personal information
Full name William H. Routledge[1]
Date of birth 28 October 1907[1]
Place of birth Haltwhistle, England
Date of death 1972[1]
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
000?–1927 Stakeford United
1927–1928 South Shields 0 (0)
1928–1929 Crystal Palace 0 (0)
1929–1930 Bangor City
1930 Colwyn Bay United
1930–1931 Chelsea 0 (0)
1931–1934 Bristol Rovers 64 (5)
1934–1936 York City 78 (1)
1936–1937 Carlisle United 16 (0)
1939 St Mirren
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, Routledge was a sprinter before playing football and represented England Schools at international level.[2] He played for Stakeford United before signing for South Shields in August 1927, where he made no league appearances before signing for Crystal Palace in June 1928.[1][2] After failing to make any league appearances,[1] he moved to Wales to play for Bangor City in September 1929 an Colwyn Bay United in February 1930.[2] He returned to England after signing for Chelsea in May 1930, and after failing to make any league appearances, he signed for Bristol Rovers in May 1931.[1][2] He made 64 appearances and scored five goals in the league during three seasons for Rovers,[1] before signing for York City in May 1934.[2] He captained the team for two seasons and after making 86 appearances and scoring one goal he moved to Carlisle United in May 1936.[2] He made 16 appearances for them during the 1936–37 season and joined Scottish side St Mirren in February 1939.[1][2]

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References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 - 1939. Tony Brown. p. 228. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922-1997. Citizen Publications. p. 87. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
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