Billy Beckett (Scottish footballer)

Billy Beckett was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left.

Career

Beckett began his career with Scottish junior club Renfrew. In 1951, he signed for Rangers, making his only league appearance on 10 March 1951 in a 4–0 victory against Clyde. Beckett subsequently joined English Kent League club Ashford Town. In 1955, he signed for Scottish club Cowdenbeath where he remained for two seasons, scoring over 20 goals for the club. In August 1957, Beckett signed for Chelmsford City, following offers from Football League clubs Halifax Town, Darlington and Crewe Alexandra. After 13 appearances for Chelmsford, scoring five goals, he returned to his native Scotland after failing to secure accommodation in Chelmsford.

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Possibly living people

Date of birth missing

Year of birth missing

Date of death missing

Year of death missing

Men's association football wingers

Scottish men's footballers

Footballers from Dumbarton

Rangers F.C. players

Renfrew F.C. players

Ashford United F.C. players

Cowdenbeath F.C. players

Chelmsford City F.C. players

Scottish Junior Football Association players

Scottish Football League players

Kent Football League (1894–1959) players