Billy McGlen

Date of birth27 April 1921
Place of birthBedlington
NationalityEnglish
PositionWing half

A tremendous tackler, Billy (known as Killer) McGlen gave yeoman service on the left side in the immediate post WW2 era, even filling in on the left wing after Charlie Mitten's abrupt departure to Bogota in 1950. Billy was a great crowd favourite, utterly fearless and playing with boundless enthusiasm throughout.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Manchester United 01 May 1946 01 Jul 1952
Lincoln City 01 Jul 1952 01 Feb 1953

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1946-47 Manchester United FA Cup 2
1946-47 Manchester United League Division One 33
1
1947-48 Manchester United League Division One 13
1948-49 Manchester United FA Cup 8
1948-49 Manchester United League Division One 23
1
1949-50 Manchester United FA Cup 1
1949-50 Manchester United League Division One 13
1950-51 Manchester United FA Cup 1
1950-51 Manchester United League Division One 26
1951-52 Manchester United League Division One 2


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