William McGlen (27 April 1921 – 23 December 1999) was an English professional

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who played as a wing half and midfielder. Born in Bedlington, Northumberland, he played for Blyth Spartans,

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, Lincoln City and Oldham Athletic. McGlen played 110 times in the

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, scoring two goals. McGlen lived in Manchester for most of his life until retiring to Lincolnshire, where he died in December 1999.

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1921 births 1999 deaths English footballers Association football wing halves Manchester United F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players People from Bedlington Footballers from Northumberland Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-defender-1920s-stub