William Biggers (16 October 1874 – 11 July 1935), known during his playing career as Billy Biggar, was an English professional footballer who made over 210 appearances as a goalkeeper in the Southern League for Watford. In all competitions for the Hornets, he made 283 appearances and scored two penalties. Earlier in his career, Biggar appeared in the Football League for Sheffield United. He latterly made over 200 appearances in all competitions for non-League club Rochdale. Biggar also acted as trainer at Rochdale and coached at Earlestown.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWest Ham United1902–03Southern League First Division8000—80Fulham1903–04Southern League First Division6030—90Watford1904–05Southern League First Division34050—3901905–06Southern League First Division33030—3601906–07Southern League First Division38020—4001907–08Southern League First Division38010—3901908–09Southern League First Division38130—4111909–10Southern League First Division360304Appearances in Southern Professional Charity Cup0430Total2171170402381Rochdale1910–11Lancashire Combination First Division360902Appearances in Lancashire Senior Cup04701911–12Lancashire Combination First Division3201086 appearances in Manchester Senior Cup, 1 appearance in Lancashire Combination play-offs, 1 appearance in Lancashire Senior Cup04101912–13Central League3207054 appearances in Manchester Senior Cup, 1 appearance in Lancashire Senior Cup0440Total10001701501320Rochdale1913–14Central League360104Appearances in Manchester Senior Cup04101914–15Central League2705085 appearances in Lancashire Senior Cup, 3 appearances in Manchester Senior Cup0400Total16302302702130Career total39414303104681
Honours Rochdale Lancashire Combination First Division: 1910–11, 1911–12
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