Billy Colclough

A local lad who represented Southport Schoolboys, Kent Road Juniors and Southport United in the District League, in which he gained the reputation as a prolific goalscorer, he was signed as a professional by Oldham (being out of work at the time) and following a trial with Rhyl came to Haig Avenue. He had a most auspicious start with the club, scoring five goals in a 10–2 win over Northern Nomads on his Lancashire Combination début, and he also netted twice in Southport’s 6–2 victory in the return game. He had scored 10 goals in 11 games with the Reserves when he made his sole League appearance as deputy for Arthur Atkinson. After serving in the Army, he rejoined Queen of the South whose books he was on when war broke out. Despite his travels, he lived in Southport right up to his death, working as a dairy roundsman. He retained his interest in sport, particularly speedway.