William Mathews (1882 – 29 April 1921), sometimes known as Billy Mathews or William Mathews,[1] was a Welsh professional footballer who played in non-League football for Chester and Rhyl as a half back.
[1] Prior to becoming a professional footballer, he worked as a labourer and as an electric engine driver.
[1] In 1915, during the second year of the First World War, he enlisted in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, but ultimately served as a Shoeing Smith with the Royal Field Artillery.
[1][2] In 1921, Mathews died of heart disease related to his war service and was buried in Christleton near Chester.
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