Holden, Bill

Bill Holden

Clubs played for: Burnley, Sunderland, Stockport County, Bury, Halifax Town, (1950-1962).

Born: 1928

Birthplace: Bolton

Position: Centre-forward

Biography: Life after football proved extremely varied. jobs included running a driving school; owning a coffee bar; a restaurant; a newsagency; and running the recreation centre at Lancaster University. He then rented out flats and worked for the D.S.S. before buying the guest house in Morecambe.

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Holden, Bill Bill was married to Irene Bailey a Burnley hairdresser. My sister Brenda worked for her and was godmother to their daughter.
12-07-20 Lynne Pickles

Holden, Bill I remember Bill Holden when I was a young lad. I am a big Bury fan and I recall him playing in the early sixties at Gigg Lane. I can remember every single player who played in the 60-61 year when Bury won the third division title and have since met a few of them. Bill Holden was very popular with crowd, as indeed were all the players. I was just sorry when Roy McLaren left Bury the previous season. He was by far the best goalkeeper I have seen at Bury.