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Accies Career
Overview
Willie was a strongly built inside left who joined the club from Partick Thistle in 1961 and replaced Johnny Divers who had gone to Clyde. In his time with the club, Willie was the scorer of some special goals. After eighteen months at Hamilton he was released. He lacked pace, but was an asset in the goalmouth.
Debut on 4th November 1961 at home to East Fife in a Scottish League match won 2-1 by Accies.
Scottish League 35 Appearances 17 Goals
Scottish Cup 2 Appearances 1 Goal
League Cup 6 Appearances 1 Goal
Full Name
William Ferns
1961-63
Nickname
Willie
Position
Inside left
Born
Died
Signed by
Andy Paton
Debut
4 November 1961
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Partick Thistle
Hamilton Academical