Compton, William
Birth Date
5th April 1896
Birthplace
Bedmister, Bristol
Occupation
Winger
Biographical Text
Compton played a lot of junior football in the Bristol area, notably for South Street School, Victoria Albion, the Gloucestershire Regiment and the Bristol Motor Works (Tramways).
He was invited for a trial by Bristol City in 1919, whilst playing for the Bristol Motor Works, and signed a contract with them, going on to make 14 league appearances in four years.
Compton moved to Exeter City in the summer of 1924, having netted 13 goals for the Bristol City reserve team the previous season. He proved to be an excellent signing, making his first appearance for the Grecians in a home match against Reading. He was an ever present in the team during the 1926-27 season. However, in the 1928 close season, Compton moved back to Bristol - but this time with Bristol Rovers, where he scored 4 goals in 21 league appearances.
In 1929 he signed for Bath City and also bought a business for himself in Bristol in 1930.
William died in 1976.
He was invited for a trial by Bristol City in 1919, whilst playing for the Bristol Motor Works, and signed a contract with them, going on to make 14 league appearances in four years.
Compton moved to Exeter City in the summer of 1924, having netted 13 goals for the Bristol City reserve team the previous season. He proved to be an excellent signing, making his first appearance for the Grecians in a home match against Reading. He was an ever present in the team during the 1926-27 season. However, in the 1928 close season, Compton moved back to Bristol - but this time with Bristol Rovers, where he scored 4 goals in 21 league appearances.
In 1929 he signed for Bath City and also bought a business for himself in Bristol in 1930.
William died in 1976.
Appearances
151
Goals
39
Collection
Files
Comments
Mike Blackstone
Played for Bristol Motor Works prior to joining Bristol City.
Compton signed for Bath City in 1929.