Bill Winstanley

Bill Winstanley

Personal information
Full name	William Ira Winstanley
Date of birth	26 October 1911
Place of birth	Prestwich, England
Date of death	1985 (aged 74)
Position(s)	Right back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
–	Altrincham
1935–1938	Stoke City	48	(0)
–	Trafford Park
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Ira "Bill" Winstanley (26 October 1911 – 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.

Career

Winstanley was born in Prestwich and played for Cheshire League side Altrincham before earning a move to Stoke City in 1935. He made an instant impression on new manager Bob McGrory he played 31 matches in 1935–36 and then 21 in 1936–37. He suffered a broken leg on Christmas Day in 1936 playing against Chelsea and he missed more than a year playing once in 1938–39. He was never able to force his way back into the first team and once World War II commenced he returned to Manchester and played for Trafford Park.

Career statistics

Club	Season	League		FA Cup		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Stoke City	1935–36	26	0	5	0	31	0
	1936–37	21	0	0	0	21	0
	1937–38	0	0	0	0	0	0
	1938–39	1	0	0	0	1	0
Career Total		48	0	5	0	53	0