Billy_Madin

Billy Madin

Billy Madin

English footballer

William Madin was an English footballer who played for Sheffield United as a forward[1] Signed in 1889 from Staveley he had answered United's advert in the local press asking for players to form a club, although he stayed with the Bramall Lane side for just their inaugural season which consisted mainly of friendly fixtures.[1] Madin played three games for the Blades in the FA Cup, including their heaviest ever defeat; a 13–0 loss to Bolton Wanderers in February 1890.[2] Madin left Bramall Lane not long after and returned to his former club Stavely before finishing his career with Eckington.[1]

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  1. [1]
    Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 219. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
  2. [2]
    Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (1999). A Complete Record of Sheffield United Football Club 1889–1999. Hallamshire Press. pp. 70–71. ISBN 0-9508588-2-X.
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