Billy Cornelius

English footballer and manager From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

William Cornelius (born 1898) was an English professional football player and manager.

Full name William Cornelius
Date of birth 1898 (1898)
Place of birth Bevedere, Kent, England
Position Striker
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Billy Cornelius
Personal information
Full name William Cornelius
Date of birth 1898 (1898)
Place of birth Bevedere, Kent, England
Position Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–1922 Belvedere & District – (–)
1922– Sète – (–)
Alès – (–)
Managerial career
Alès
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Career

Cornelius was born in Bevedere, Kent in 1898.[1][2] He played football for Belvedere & District, before venturing to France in 1922 to join FC Sète. Cornelius was brought over to the country along with fellow countryman Arthur Parkes by Scottish coach Victor Gibson.[1] With Sète, he played in the 1923 Coupe de France Final against Red Star Olympique. In the match, Cornelius scored the team's opening goal, however, the club was unable to overcome the 3–1 deficit and were defeated 4–2.[3] After his stint with Sète, Cornelius joined Olympique Alès and served in a player-coach role.[4]

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