Bill Chambers - Player Profile

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Bill Chambers
Full Name: William Chambers
Born: 19/08/1906 (age 118)
Place of Birth: Blackburn
Nationality: England
Position: Forward
First Team Debut: 27/08/1932 v Port Vale Reserves (H) - Cheshire County League
Signed: 20/08/1932 (Free)
Left: 31/05/1933 (Free)

Signed from Peterborough United he was a utility forward who preferred to play in the centre. He had played two seasons with Blackburn Rovers and one with Oldham Athletic before signing for the Posh. He had never made a full league appearance but he certainly made an impact and his partnership with Barney McCabe was prolific.

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