William Menzies Newbigging (27 December 1874 – 16 October 1954) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Motherwell, Folkestone, Fulham and Queens Park Rangers.
Career Newbigging started his career with local club Lanark County before joining Tottenham Hotspur for the 1896–97 season when the club turned professional. His debut occurred on 5 September 1896 against Sheppey United in the Southern League Division One. He left after one season with Spurs and went on to play for Motherwell (no appearances in major competitions recorded), Folkestone, Fulham, Queens Park Rangers and then back to his hometown club. His younger brothers Sandy and HarryNewbigging, Harry (1915), Hamilton Academical Memory Bank. Retrieved 20 February 2022Henry Newbigging, TheCityGround.com. Retrieved 20 February 2022 were also footballers.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTottenham Hotspur1896–97Southern League Division One1023330279United League114Fulham1899–1900Southern League Division Two50——50Career total2663330329
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