Billy Beckett (Scottish footballer)

Billy Beckett was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left.

Billy Beckett
Personal information
Place of birth Dumbarton, Scotland
Playing position(s) Outside left
Youth career
Renfrew
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951 Rangers 1 (0)
Ashford Town
1955–1957 Cowdenbeath
1957 Chelmsford City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Beckett began his career with Scottish junior club Renfrew. In 1951, Beckett signed for Rangers, making his only league appearance on 10 March 1951 in a 4–0 victory against Clyde. Beckett subsequently joined English club Ashford Town for a short spell.[1] In 1955, Beckett signed for Scottish club Cowdenbeath. Beckett remained with Cowdenbeath for two seasons, scoring over 20 goals for the club. In August 1957, Beckett signed for Chelmsford City, following offers from Football League clubs Halifax Town, Darlington and Crewe Alexandra. After 13 appearances for Chelmsford, scoring five goals, Beckett returned to his native Scotland after failing to secure accommodation in Chelmsford.[2]

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References
  1. "Beckett, Willie". Fitba Stats. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  2. ClaretsHistoryMag [@ClaretsMag] (4 April 2020). "Scot Billy Beckett played just 13 times for OfficialClarets in 1957–1958, scoring 5 goals, but he left the club in controversial circumstances. Here is the reaction to his signing and his departure" (Tweet) – via Twitter.


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