Billy Matthews (footballer, born 1883)

William Matthews (1882 – 29 April 1921), sometimes known as Billy Matthews or William Mathews,[1] was a Welsh professional football half back who played in non-league football for Chester and Rhyl.[1] He was capped by Wales twice, in 1905 versus Ireland and in 1908 versus England.[3]

Billy Matthews
Personal information
Full name William Matthews[1]
Date of birth 1882
Place of birth Rhyl, Wales[1]
Date of death 29 April 1921 (aged 37–38)[1]
Place of death Christleton, England[2]
Playing position(s) Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1904 Rhyl
1904–1906 Chester
1906–1907 Rhyl
1907–1919 Chester
National team
1905–1908 Wales 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

Matthews was son of William and Elizabeth Matthews of Rhyl, Flintshire.[2] He was married to Annie and had two children.[1] Prior to becoming a professional footballer, he worked as a labourer and as an electric engine driver.[1] In 1915, during the second year of the First World War, he enlisted in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, but ultimately served as a Shoeing Smith with the Royal Field Artillery.[1][2] In 1921, Matthews died of heart disease related to his war service and was buried in Christleton near Chester.[1][2]

Honours

Chester

See also

References
  1. "William "Billie" Matthews". www.christleton.org.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  2. "Casualty". www.cwgc.org. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  3. "Billy Matthews". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  4. "Football Club History Database – Chester{1}". fchd.info. Retrieved 21 September 2017.

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