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]
References
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 103. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "L'entraîneur fédéral Bill Gormlie (1947 – 1953)". Royal Belgian Football Association (in French). n.d. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "De dertig titels van Anderlecht". De Morgen (in Dutch). 18 April 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Northampton Town. Good defence". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.
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