Billy McGlen

William McGlen (27 April 1921 – 23 December 1999) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half and midfielder.[1] Born in Bedlington, Northumberland, he played for Blyth Spartans, Manchester United, Lincoln City and Oldham Athletic.[2] McGlen played 110 times in the Football League, scoring two goals.[1] McGlen lived in Manchester for most of his life until retiring to Lincolnshire, where he died in December 1999 at the age of 78.

Career

During World War II, McGlen served in the Royal Air Force, and was spotted by Manchester United scouts whilst playing football for his division. On returning to the UK in 1946, he signed as a professional with Manchester United, the second signing of new manager Sir Matt Busby. He married his wife Dorothy in 1948 and they had a daughter in 1949, who was also called Dorothy.

McGlen stayed with United until 1952, when he was sold to Lincoln City. He earned the nickname "Killer" McGlen in his career. He spent one season at Lincoln City, making 14 appearances, before being sold to Oldham Athletic, where he spent three seasons, scoring 3 goals in 68 appearances. Whilst in Oldham his second daughter, Janet was born. He retired from professional football in 1956, when he returned to Lincoln City as a trainer. He moved back to Manchester after leaving Lincoln but returned to live in Lincolnshire where he spent his retirement and died.

References

  1. ^ a b "Billy McGlen". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 17 November 2013.


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