William Birch (footballer)

For the English/Australian footballer (born 20 October 1944), see Bill Birch (footballer).

William Birch

Personal information
Date of birth	1887
Place of birth	Rainford, England
Date of death	1968 (aged 80–81)
Height	5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m)
Position(s)	Outside left
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1907	Blackpool	13	(3)
1908	Nottingham Forest	14	(2)
	Reading	?	(?)
	Eccles Borough	?	(?)
1912–1913	Grimsby Town	34	(1)
	Gainsborough Trinity	?	(?)
	Rotherham County	?	(?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Birch (1887–1968) was an English footballer. He played for Blackpool, Nottingham Forest, Reading, Grimsby Town, Gainsborough Trinity and Rotherham County.

References

• Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.