William Simmers (18 September 1865 – 1950) was a Scottish footballer who played in The Football League for Bolton Wanderers. William Simmers was born in Strathmartine, Scotland on 18 September 1865, however his football career, as far as is known, was played in England. Simmers came South as a youth, aged 17, and signed for Turton Olympic. After one year Simmers moved to Turton, a much bigger club. William Simmers, playing at centre–half, made his Bolton Wanderers and League debut on 29 September 1888, at Pike's Lane, the then home of Bolton Wanderers. The visitors were Everton and the home team won 6–2. Simmers appeared in two of the 22 League matches played by Bolton Wanderers in season 1888–89. Simmers played three times for Bolton Wanderers (two League and one FA Cup) and left Bolton and returned to Turton in 1889. References Scottish footballers Turton F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players English Football League players 1865 births 1950 deaths Association football defenders