Billy Sutherland - Player Profile

Billy Sutherland
Full Name: William Sutherland
Nationality: Scotland
Position: Defence
Bio

Won Player of the Year in 1971-72, a full back that loved a tackle and possessed a thunderous shot.

Signed from Rangers he was a regular fixture for seven years before injury in an FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town reduced his mobility.

Playing Career
Years Club
1968-1975 Wigan Athletic
1975-1976 Altrincham
Wigan Athletic Career
League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1974-1975 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
1973-1974 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
1972-1973 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
1971-1972 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
1970-1971 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
1969-1970 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
1968-1969 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
TOTALS 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
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