Date of birth | 03 April 1886 |
Place of birth | Stockport |
Nationality | English |
Position | Goalkeeper |
Full name is: William Gladstone Mellor.
Bill came to Gallowgate as Jimmy Lawrence's intended replacement but had to watch on as the great man went from strength to strength.
According to information received by AFS in 2014, this player has been confused by some sources with another goalkeeper called William (Bill) Mellor who was also born in Stockport but in 1879. He played for Leicester Fosse, Carlisle United, Norwich City and Barrow, as well as playing rugby league for Barrow. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1924 before returning to Barrow in 1931 where he died on 21 July 1938. This information was provided by Barbara Mellor, the wife of his grandson.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
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1913-14 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 16 | 7 | 5 | |||
1914-15 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | 2 | ||||
1914-15 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 6 | 3 | 2 | |||
1919-20 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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17 Jan 1914 | Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion | D | 3-3 | League Division One | |
24 Jan 1914 | Sheffield Wednesday v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
07 Feb 1914 | Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 4-3 | League Division One | |
14 Feb 1914 | Chelsea v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
21 Feb 1914 | Newcastle United v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
28 Feb 1914 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
14 Mar 1914 | Preston North End v Newcastle United | L | 4-1 | League Division One | |
18 Mar 1914 | Newcastle United v Burnley | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
21 Mar 1914 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
01 Apr 1914 | Newcastle United v Liverpool | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
04 Apr 1914 | Aston Villa v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | League Division One | |
10 Apr 1914 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
11 Apr 1914 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
13 Apr 1914 | Manchester City v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
18 Apr 1914 | Sheffield United v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
25 Apr 1914 | Newcastle United v Derby County | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
26 Dec 1914 | Sunderland v Newcastle United | W | 2-4 | League Division One | |
01 Jan 1915 | Sheffield Wednesday v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
02 Jan 1915 | Everton v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
09 Jan 1915 | West Ham United v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
16 Jan 1915 | Newcastle United v West Ham United | W | 3-2 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
23 Jan 1915 | Bradford City v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
27 Mar 1915 | Oldham Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
29 Mar 1915 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
06 Dec 1919 | Sheffield United v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Division One |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.