Bill Gormlie
English footballer and manager
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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.[1] After his playing career he coached Belgian club R.S.C. Anderlecht and the Belgium national team.[2] He led Anderlecht to the league title five times: in 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1959.[3] He stood 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.[4]
Full name
William Gormlie
Date of birth
12 May 1911
Date of death
10 July 1976 (aged 65)
Position
Goalkeeper
| 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 | ||
