William Bottomley (4 June 1886 – 8 May 1958) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Manchester City and Oldham Athletic.
Career After beginning his career in non-League football, Bottomley joined Second Division club Oldham Athletic in 1907. After 13 appearances, he moved up to the First Division to join Manchester City in May 1908 and remained at Hyde Road for seven seasons, making 103 appearances and scoring two goals. He continued to guest for the club during the First World War.
Personal life Bottomley served as a private in the Army Service Corps during the First World War. He was twice married and had seven children. Bottomley served in the Home Guard during the Second World War.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOldham Athletic1907–08Second Division13000130Manchester City1908–09First Division1000101909–10Second Division140401801910–11First Division190001901911–12191001911912–13331103411913–14110001101914–15100010Total982501032Career total1112501162
Honours Manchester City Football League Second Division: 1909–10
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