Player Profile

Bill IMRIE

Full name
William Noble IMRIE

Date of birth
March 4th, 1908 - Methil

First joined
July 20th, 1939 [transferred in]

First team debut
August 30th, 1939 vs. Cardiff City (Home)

Last match played
September 2nd, 1939 vs. Aldershot (Home)

Positions

RHD

RHB
International career
SCOTLAND
Full international
2 apps.

Former Swansea manager Neil Harris persuaded Scottish international Imrie to join the club when he took over as manager in 1939. He was signed for £800, despite only joining Swansea from Newcastle a year previously for £1,500.

Imrie was one of the three Swindon players killed in action in the Second World War.

Playing Record


Senior

Season LEAGUE WAR LGE WAR CUP TOTAL
AppsGlsAppsGlsAppsGls Apps Gls
1939/40 2 - - - - - 2 -
TOTAL 2 - - - - - 2 -

Career details


Club Details
Kirkcaldy Juniors

Kirkcaldy Juniors
 (youth)
East Fife Juniors

East Fife Juniors
 (youth)
Dunnikier Juniors

Dunnikier Juniors
 (youth)
St. Johnstone

St. Johnstone
May 1927 
Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn
September 1929 
Newcastle United

Newcastle United
March 1934 
Swansea Town

Swansea Town
June 1938 ; transferred out (July 20th, 1939)
Swindon Town

Swindon
July 20th, 1939 (transferred in , £450 ); deceased (December 26th, 1944)
East Fife

East Fife
November 15th, 1939 (guest)
Raith Rovers

Raith Rovers
December 31st, 1942 (guest)