Overview
Signed by Albion Rovers from Airdrieonians on 1st February 1899 and he played for Rovers in the Final of the Scottish Qualifying Cup at Dens Park on 28th November 1903, before a crowd of 8,000, against Arbroath. The Angus side won 4-2 with fair haired Main scoring the Rovers second and setting up the first. The number 8 shirt was worn in that match.
From Albion Rovers, in August 1908, he made his way to Douglas Park. In his two plus seasons at Hamilton he turned out at inside left or on either of the wings. A naturally talented performer who gave his all in play and he gave way to Peter Somers who had returned from Celtic in August 1910 and Willie moved back to Albion Rovers in January 1911. In his time at Coatbridge from 1901 he was reckoned to among the top ten goalscorers of all time with the Rovers with 84 in all known fixtures.
Debut on 31st August 1908 in Willie Brownlie’s Benefit Match at home to Queen’s Park in which he scored.
Scottish League 48 Appearances 17 Goals
Scottish Cup 2 Appearances
Lanarkshire Cup 4 Appearances 1 Goal
Accies Career
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Full Name
William Main
1908-10
Position
Inside left / Winger
Born
Died
Signed by
Debut
31 August 1908
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Airdrieonians
Albion Rovers
Hamilton Academical
Albion Rovers