William Charles Gorman was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Bury and Brentford.
13 Facts About Bill Gorman
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The 11 international caps Bill Gorman won while playing for Bury remain a club record.
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Bill Gorman began his footballing career with junior club Shettleston.
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In 1936, at the age of 25, Bill Gorman moved south to the English League and joined Bury.
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Bill Gorman eventually retired as a player in 1952, but as a manager guided Deal to the league title in 1954.
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When Bill Gorman began his international career in 1936 there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.
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Between 1936 and 1947 Bill Gorman made 13 appearances for the FAI XI.
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Two days earlier Bill Gorman had made his debut for the IFA XI against the same opponents.
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Between 1946 and 1948 Bill Gorman made four appearances for the IFA XI.
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In February 1955 Bill Gorman returned to Bury to work as an engineering inspector.
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Bill Gorman remained a regular spectator at Bury FC matches, and carried out some scouting work for Manchester City while his friend George Poyser was manager.
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Bill Gorman took early retirement from his job in March 1975.
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Bill Gorman's wife died suddenly, only a few weeks later.