William Higgins

Date of birth 1869
Place of birthSmethwick
NationalityEnglish
PositionCentre half

Half-back 'Sandy' Higgins played in Newton Heath's final season but was not retained by the 'new' club after fracturing an ankle half way through the season.

Signed as Newcastle prepared for their first season in the First Division, William - or Sandy, as he was known - provided a cool head as the Magpies settled in to the new exalted status.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1896-97 Football League Inter League 1
1898-99 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1898-99 Newcastle United League Division One 17
3
1899-00 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1899-00 Newcastle United League Division One 18
1900-01 Middlesbrough FA Cup 5
3
1900-01 Middlesbrough League Division Two 24
1
1901-02 Manchester United League Division Two 10


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
07 Nov 1896 IRISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE W 0-2 INTER LEAGUE


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.