GREENHORN, Willie (1917)
Overview
A young outside left signed from Bellshill Athletic, though based in Maryhill. This was in 1917. In his season at Douglas Park, he turned in some good performances with some clever wing play.
He joined Ayr United on 2nd November 1918. By 1919 he was in the colours of Johnstone. From there in April 1921 he moved to Renton. Apparently when he was in the juniors he was nicknamed “Nipper”.
Debut against Hibernian on 15th August 1917 at home in a Scottish League match.
Scottish League 28 Appearances 3 Goals
Lanarkshire Cup 2 Appearances 1 Goal
Accies Career
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Full Name
William Greenhorn
1917-18
Nickname
Nipper
Position
Outside left
Born
Died
Signed by
Alex Raisbeck
Debut
15 August 1917
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Bellshill Athletic
Hamilton Academical
Ayr United
Johnstone
Renton