12 Facts About Billy Mosforth

William Mosforth was an English footballer who played either as an inside or outside left.

Billy Mosforth later joined Sheffield United, playing in their first season in existence before retiring in 1890.

Billy Mosforth won nine caps for England between 1877 and 1882, which was a record at the time, scoring three goals for his country.

Billy Mosforth began his career at Sheffield Albion and made his debut at 14 but was famous for swapping sides and profiteering from his play.

Billy Mosforth promptly ran back to the dressing room and returned in a Sheffield Wednesday shirt.

Billy Mosforth played for the break-away team that intended to become Sheffield's first professional side, but he returned to the Wednesday fold after professionalism was agreed upon.

Billy Mosforth duly signed for the new club and remained at Bramall Lane for one season, having the distinction of scoring United's first ever goal at the ground and of being one of the first players to play for both leading sides in the city.

Billy Mosforth was the first Blades player to be 'substituted' during a match when a teammate was late arriving for a game against Bolton Wanderers, coincidentally the first game to be played under floodlights, meaning that Billy Mosforth was asked to fill in until his teammate arrived.

Billy Mosforth made his debut for England in March 1877, appearing in a friendly against Scotland.

Billy Mosforth went on to play nine times for his country and scored three goals.

Billy Mosforth holds a number of records in the game, these are as follows:.

Billy Mosforth was an engraver by trade and was an all round athlete, competing in both flat and hurdle races and playing for Hallam Cricket Club.