Bill Gormlie

Bill Gormlie
Personal information
Full name	William Gormlie
Date of birth	12 May 1911
Date of death	10 July 1976 (aged 65)
Position	Goalkeeper
Managerial career
Years	Team
1947–1953	Belgium
1950–1960	Anderlecht

William Joseph Gormlie (12 May 1911 – 1976) was an English football player and manager. He played as a goalkeeper for Blackburn Rovers and Northampton Town. After his playing career he coached Belgian club R.S.C. Anderlecht and the Belgium national team. He led Anderlecht to the league title five times: in 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1959. He stood 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.

References

↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 103. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
↑ "L'entraîneur fédéral Bill Gormlie (1947 – 1953)". Royal Belgian Football Association (in French). n.d. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
↑ "De dertig titels van Anderlecht". De Morgen (in Dutch). 18 April 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
↑ "Northampton Town. Good defence". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.

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[Joyce-1] Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 103. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.

[2] "L'entraîneur fédéral Bill Gormlie (1947 – 1953)". Royal Belgian Football Association (in French). n.d. Retrieved 10 February 2025.

[3] "De dertig titels van Anderlecht". De Morgen (in Dutch). 18 April 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2025.

[4] "Northampton Town. Good defence". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.