William Henry Naylor (23 November 1919 – January 1989), known early in his career as Bill Barke,[2] was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace and Brentford.[1][3] He top-scored for Crystal Palace during the 1946–47 season.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Naylor[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 November 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | January 1989 (aged 69)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Sheffield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Hampton Sports | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1939–1947 | Crystal Palace | 18 | (9) |
| 1947 | Brentford | 11 | (2) |
| 1947–1950 | Leyton Orient | 64 | (14) |
| Weymouth | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career statistics edit
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brentford | 1946–47[5] | First Division | 11 | 2 | — | 11 | 2 | |
| Career total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 114. ISBN 978-0955294914.
- ^ a b "Bill Naylor". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ Bill Naylor at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ Brentford Football Club Official Matchday Magazine versus Sunderland. 28 January 2006. p. 54.
- ^ White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 379. ISBN 0951526200.
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