Billy Bryant

This article is about the footballer born in 1913 who played for Wrexham and Manchester United. For other people called Billy Bryant, see William Bryant (disambiguation).

William Bryant (26 November 1913 – 25 December 1975) was an English footballer.

Billy Bryant

Personal information
Full name	William Bryant
Date of birth	(1913-11-26)26 November 1913
Place of birth	Shildon, County Durham, England
Date of death	25 December 1975(1975-12-25) (aged 62)
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Outside right
Youth career
	Cockfield
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1931–1933	Wolverhampton Wanderers	5	(0)
1933–1934	Wrexham	40	(11)
1934–1945	Manchester United	148	(44)
1941–1942	→ Chester (guest)
1945–1946	Bradford City	0	(0)
	Altrincham
	Stalybridge Celtic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bryant started his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers after joining from his local side Cockfield, based in County Durham. He made his league debut for Wolves on 3 December 1932 in a 5–2 win over Blackburn Rovers, the first of a run of four starts. After one further appearance the following season, he left to join Wrexham.

He left Wrexham for Manchester United, and scored on his debut for them in a Second Division match against Blackpool on 3 November 1934. He went on to make 157 appearances for United, scoring 42 goals.

Career statistics

Club	Season	League		FA Cup		Other		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Manchester United	1934–35	24	6	2	0	0	0	26	6
	1935–36	21	8	1	0	0	0	22	8
	1936–37	37	10	2	0	0	0	39	10
	1937–38	39	12	4	0	0	0	43	12
	1938–39	27	6	0	0	0	0	27	6
	Total	148	42	9	0	0	0	157	42