William Charles Summerscales (born 4 January 1949) is an English former footballer who played in central defence for Leek Town, Rochdale, Stafford Rangers, and Newcastle KB United (Australia).
Summerscales played for North Staffordshire College of Technology and Leek Town before joining Port Vale for a £400 fee in February 1970.
[2] He scored once in 27 games in the 1973–74 season, before his run in the first-team was brought abruptly to a halt on 12 January 1974, when he broke his neck during a 2–2 draw with York City at Vale Park.
[1] After he returned to fitness, he had a new manager, as Gordon Lee left the club, and "Valiants" legend Roy Sproson took his place at Vale Park.
[1] He moved on to Walter Joyce's Rochdale and helped the "Dale" to finish 15th in the Fourth Division in 1975–76, and then 18th in 1976–77 under the stewardship of Brian Green.