William Agnew (9 January 1898 – ?) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward for Pollok, Ayr United, Falkirk, Port Vale, Arthurlie, and Luton Town.

Billy Agnew
Agnew in a Port Vale squad photo in 1921
Personal information
Full name William Agnew[1]
Date of birth (1898-01-09)9 January 1898[1]
Place of birth Pollokshaws, Scotland[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Pollok
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ayr United
Falkirk
1921–1923 Port Vale 42 (6)
1923–1925 Arthurlie
1925–1927 Luton Town 35 (8)
Total 77+ (14+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Agnew played for Pollok, Ayr United and Falkirk, before moving down to England to sign with Port Vale in September 1921.[1] He hit a total of five goals in 31 appearances in the 1921–22 season, and scored his first goal in the Second Division on 29 October, in a 1–0 win at South Shields.[1] However, he was used more sparingly the next season. He scored just one goal in 11 games.[1] After undergoing cartilage operations in the spring of 1923 he was released from his contract at The Old Recreation Ground.[1] He moved on to Arthurlie of the Scottish Third Division, and then returned to the Football League to play for Luton Town.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1921–22 Second Division 31 5 0 0 31 5
1922–23 Second Division 11 1 1 0 12 1
Total 42 6 1 0 43 6
Luton Town 1925–26 Third Division South 23 8 0 0 23 8
1926–27 Third Division South 12 0 1 0 13 0
Total 35 8 1 0 36 8

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 4. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "The Prospects". Athletic News. 14 August 1922. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  3. ^ Billy Agnew at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)