Bill Winstanley

English footballer

Bill WinstanleyPersonal information

Full name|  William Ira Winstanley[1]
Date of birth|  26 October 1911
Place of birth|  Prestwich, England[1]
Date of death|  1985 (aged 74)[1]
Height|  5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[2]
Position(s)|  Right back
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
|  Altrincham|  |
1935–1938|  Stoke City|  48|  (0)
–|  Trafford Park|  |
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Ira Winstanley (26 October 1911 – 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.[1]

## Career

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Winstanley was born in Prestwich and played for Cheshire League side Altrincham before earning a move to Stoke City in 1935.[1] He made an instant impression on new manager Bob McGrory he played 31 matches in 1935–36 and then 21 in 1936–37. He suffered a broken leg on Christmas Day in 1936 playing against Chelsea and he missed more than a year playing once in 1938–39. He was never able to force his way back into the first team and once World War II commenced he returned to Manchester and played for Trafford Park.[1]

## Career statistics

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Club  | Season  | League  | FA Cup  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Stoke City[1] | 1935–36 | First Division | 26 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0
1936–37 | First Division  | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0
1937–38 | First Division  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
1938–39 | First Division  | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0
Career Total  | 48 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 53 | 0

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f g Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
2. ^ "Stoke City. Record-breaking staff re-engaged for this season". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals