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William McGlen (27 April 1921 – 23 December 1999) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half and midfielder.[1] He played for Blyth Spartans, Manchester United, Oldham Athletic and Lincoln City.[2] McGlen played 110 times in the Football League, scoring two goals.[1] McGlen lived in Manchester for most of his life until retiring to Burgh le Marsh in Lincolnshire, where he died in December 1999 at the age of 78.[citation needed]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William McGlen | ||
| Date of birth | 27 April 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Bedlington, Northumberland, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 December 1999 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Lincolnshire, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1945-1946 | Blyth Spartans | ||
| 1946-1952 | Manchester United | 122 | (2) |
| 1952-1952 | Oldham Athletic | 68 | (3) |
| 1953-1953 | Lincoln City | 14 | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editMcGlen was born in Bedlington, Northumberland on 27 April 1921. His father Daniel McGlen was a coal hewer. His mother was Mary Ann McGlen. He served an apprenticeship as a bricklayer.[3]
Career
editDuring World War II, McGlen served in the Royal Air Force, and was spotted by Manchester United scouts whilst playing football for his division in Italy.[4] On returning to the UK in 1946, he signed as a professional with Manchester United, the second signing of new manager Sir Matt Busby. He married his wife Dorothy in 1948 and they had a daughter in 1949, who was also called Dorothy.
McGlen stayed with United until July 1952, when he was sold to Lincoln City for £8,000.[4][5][6] He earned the nickname "Killer" McGlen in his career. He spent three seasons at Oldham Athletic, making 68 appearances, winning the Third Division North title,[7][6] before signing to Lincoln City, where he spent one season, making 14 appearances. Whilst in Oldham his second daughter, Janet was born. He retired from professional football in 1956, when he returned to Lincoln City as a trainer in 1957 before becoming manager of Skegness Town.[7] He moved back to Manchester after leaving Lincoln but returned to live in Lincolnshire where he spent his retirement and died.
Archived Interview
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "Billy McGlen". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ↑ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ↑ "Bedlington Man Plays for Manchester United - History Hollow - ..." bedlington.uk. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Billy McGLEN". united.no. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ "William McGlen Manchester United half-back Profile, Stats & Career Record". mufcinfo.com. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- 1 2 Whiley, Mark (23 April 2019). "This doesn't happen very often! Why Lincoln City fans should savour the club's latest success". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Where Are They Now? (K-Z)". webservicesbc.com. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
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