William Edward Herbert (1888–1928) was an English

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who played for Bolton Wanderers, Glossop,

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and Wigan Borough.

Career

Herbert was born in Canning Town and began his career with Walthamstow Grange, Barnet Alston and an unsuccessful spell at Woolwich Arsenal before joining

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side Glossop North End in 1910. He played 18 times for Glossop scoring three goals and after a short spell with Gravesend United he joined Southern League side

in December 1912. He helped the club again re-election to

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in 1914–15 and played for Stoke during

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. He played 11 times for Stoke in their return to the League in 1919–20 but then signed for Bolton Wanderers in November 1919. He spent two and a half years at

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before ending his career with a season at Wigan Borough.

Career statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Herbert, Billy 1888 births 1928 deaths Footballers from Canning Town English footballers Association football inside forwards Walthamstow Grange F.C. players Barnet F.C. players Arsenal F.C. players Glossop North End A.F.C. players Gravesend United F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Wigan Borough F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Date of birth missing Date of death missing