William Semple (footballer)

For the footballer born 1946, see Billy Semple.

William Semple

Personal information
Date of birth	26 November 1861
Place of birth	Cambuslang, Scotland
Date of death	11 February 1940(1940-02-11) (aged 78)
Position(s)	Left back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Cambuslang
International career
1886	Scotland	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Semple (26 November 1861 – 11 February 1940) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back.

Career

Born in Cambuslang, Semple played club football for Cambuslang, and made one appearance for Scotland in 1886. He captained the Scotland team on his debut.

See also

• List of Scotland national football team captains