Billy McCullough
Defender, Football player
1935 –
Who is Billy McCullough?
William James "Billy" McCullough is a Northern Ireland former footballer.
Born in Carrickfergus, McCullough first played for Portadown, before being signed in 1958 by London club Arsenal. A left back, he soon made his debut for the club, against Luton Town on 26 December 1958. He only played ten matches that season, but after Len Wills was moved to right back at the start of 1959-60, McCullough became the Gunners' regular left back.
McCullough became known for his consistency and fitness – he wore the No. 3 shirt for Arsenal for the next six seasons, missing only a handful of matches. Although Arsenal had reached third place in his first season at the club, for the rest of his career in the side the club dwelled in mid-table and never challenged for honours.
He won his first cap for Northern Ireland in a friendly against Italy on 25 April 1961, which Northern Ireland lost 3-2. He went on to appear ten times for his country, scoring no goals, with his final cap coming against England in a 2-0 defeat on 22 October 1966.
By 1965-66, McCullough had competition for his place, in the shape of the young Peter Storey.
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- Born
- Jul 27, 1935
Carrickfergus - Nationality
- Northern Ireland
- Lived in
- Carrickfergus
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on July 23, 2013
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