William McCartney (born in Newmilns) was a Scottish footballer, whose regular position was as an inside left.
McCartney played once for Scotland, in a 5–1 win against Ireland in the 1902 British Home Championship.
His single season at West Ham, the 1904–05 campaign, saw him make 28 Southern League First Division appearances.
[3][7] He also made one FA Cup appearance for the Irons, a sixth-round qualifying match against Brighton and Hove Albion.
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