Billy Tremelling
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William Reuben "Billy" Tremelling (May 9, 1905 — 1961) was an English
professional football
er. He played as a forward
at the beginning of his career, but was later played as a defender
. He was the younger brother of fellow footballer Dan Tremelling
, a goalkeeper who played for England
.
After starting out with Shirebrook, Kirby Colliery, Welbeck Colliery, Mansfield Town
, Retford Town and Worksop Town
, in 1925 he joined Blackpool
, then in the Second Division
, with whom he spent five years.
Tremelling made his debut for Blackpool on March 28, 1925, in a goalless draw at Manchester United
in front of a crowd of 30,000. He made one more league appearance in the 1924–25
season, in the very next game (a home victory over Southampton
), but missed the final eight games of the season.
In 1925–26
, he only appeared in three league games, after breaking his leg in a 6–1 defeat at Swansea Town on February 25, 1926.
He made a major impact in 1926–27
, with 30 goals in 26 league games. He scored his first goal for Blackpool on November 13, 1926, in a 3–0 victory over Bradford City
at Bloomfield Road
. He went on to score in the next five games, including a hat-trick in a 6–0 home victory over Clapton Orient
on December 11. He scored another treble in a 4–2 victory at Port Vale
on April 16, 1927, the second of Blackpool's two games in as many days. Tremelling also scored Blackpool's sole goal in the FA Cup
that season, in a 3–1 third-round loss at home to Bolton Wanderers
on January 8, 1927.
In 1927–28
, Tremelling, under new Blackpool boss Sydney Beaumont
, was switched to a defensive position. As such, his goal hauls dried up: he made 22 appearances and scored just four goals that season.
Tremelling was returned to the forward line for part of the 1928–29
as new manager Harry Evans struggled to find a partner for Jimmy Hampson
. He scored five goals in twelve league appearances.
Back in a defensive role for the 1929–30
campaign, Tremelling helped Blackpool to the Division Two championship. He made 38 league appearances and scored three goals in the club's successful season.
Tremelling's final game for Blackpool was on December 6, 1930, in a 3–1 home defeat by West Ham
. He left the club to join arch-rivals Preston North End
, with whom he made over 200 appearances.
After retirement, Tremelling returned to Blackpool as a coach.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
er. He played as a forward
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
at the beginning of his career, but was later played as a defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He was the younger brother of fellow footballer Dan Tremelling
Dan Tremelling
Richard Daniel "Dan" Tremelling was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He made nearly 450 appearances in the Football League for Birmingham and Bury, including more than 300 in the First Division, and was capped for England.His younger brother, Billy, played for...
, a goalkeeper who played for England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
.
After starting out with Shirebrook, Kirby Colliery, Welbeck Colliery, Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
, Retford Town and Worksop Town
Worksop Town F.C.
Worksop Town Football Club are a semi-professional English football club from Worksop, Nottinghamshire who play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division...
, in 1925 he joined Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
, then in the Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
, with whom he spent five years.
Tremelling made his debut for Blackpool on March 28, 1925, in a goalless draw at Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in front of a crowd of 30,000. He made one more league appearance in the 1924–25
Blackpool F.C. season 1924-25
The 1924-25 season was Blackpool F.C.s 24th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing seventeenth....
season, in the very next game (a home victory over Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
), but missed the final eight games of the season.
In 1925–26
Blackpool F.C. season 1925-26
The 1925-26 season was Blackpool F.C.s 25th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing sixth....
, he only appeared in three league games, after breaking his leg in a 6–1 defeat at Swansea Town on February 25, 1926.
He made a major impact in 1926–27
Blackpool F.C. season 1926-27
The 1926-27 season was Blackpool F.C.s 26th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing ninth....
, with 30 goals in 26 league games. He scored his first goal for Blackpool on November 13, 1926, in a 3–0 victory over Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
at Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is an all-seater football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000...
. He went on to score in the next five games, including a hat-trick in a 6–0 home victory over Clapton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
on December 11. He scored another treble in a 4–2 victory at Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
on April 16, 1927, the second of Blackpool's two games in as many days. Tremelling also scored Blackpool's sole goal in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
that season, in a 3–1 third-round loss at home to Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
on January 8, 1927.
In 1927–28
Blackpool F.C. season 1927-28
The 1927-28 season was Blackpool F.C.s 27th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing nineteenth....
, Tremelling, under new Blackpool boss Sydney Beaumont
Sydney Beaumont
Sydney Beaumont was an English professional footballer and football manager. He played at both half-back and left-wing during his career....
, was switched to a defensive position. As such, his goal hauls dried up: he made 22 appearances and scored just four goals that season.
Tremelling was returned to the forward line for part of the 1928–29
Blackpool F.C. season 1928-29
The 1928-29 season was Blackpool F.C.s 28th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing eighth....
as new manager Harry Evans struggled to find a partner for Jimmy Hampson
Jimmy Hampson
James "Jimmy" Hampson was an English professional footballer. He spent eleven seasons at Blackpool, where he remains record goalscorer with 252 goals in 373 games, and is still regarded as one of the best centre forwards to play for the club.-Club career:Born in Little Hulton, Lancashire, Hampson...
. He scored five goals in twelve league appearances.
Back in a defensive role for the 1929–30
Blackpool F.C. season 1929-30
The 1929–30 season was Blackpool F.C.s 29th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing first, winning their only League championship to date....
campaign, Tremelling helped Blackpool to the Division Two championship. He made 38 league appearances and scored three goals in the club's successful season.
Tremelling's final game for Blackpool was on December 6, 1930, in a 3–1 home defeat by West Ham
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
. He left the club to join arch-rivals Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
, with whom he made over 200 appearances.
After retirement, Tremelling returned to Blackpool as a coach.
Honours
Blackpool- Second DivisionFootball League Second DivisionFrom 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
championship: 1929-30Blackpool F.C. season 1929-30The 1929–30 season was Blackpool F.C.s 29th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing first, winning their only League championship to date....