Billy Day
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Billy Day is a former footballer who played for Middlesbrough
and Newcastle United.
Billy Day started his senior career with Middlesbrough in 1955. He made his debut against Leicester City in October that year. Day was a winger who became very popular with the Middlesbrough supporters. He broke his leg in a training match at Hutton Road and lost his place in the Boro team but soon returned to the squad. However, his leg didn't heal properly and manager Bob Dennison
agreed to a transfer request and he joined local rivals Newcastle United and scored on his debut. The leg trouble returned, however, and Day was again on his way to league newcomers Peterborough. He was forced to retire aged only 29.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
and Newcastle United.
Billy Day started his senior career with Middlesbrough in 1955. He made his debut against Leicester City in October that year. Day was a winger who became very popular with the Middlesbrough supporters. He broke his leg in a training match at Hutton Road and lost his place in the Boro team but soon returned to the squad. However, his leg didn't heal properly and manager Bob Dennison
Bob Dennison
Bob Dennison was a football manager. He was manager of Middlesbrough F.C. between 1954 and 1963, and was later manager of Hereford United F.C. and assistant manager of Coventry City F.C. in 1972 after Noel Cantwell resigned.-References:...
agreed to a transfer request and he joined local rivals Newcastle United and scored on his debut. The leg trouble returned, however, and Day was again on his way to league newcomers Peterborough. He was forced to retire aged only 29.