William Birrell (13 March 1897 – 29 November 1968) was a Scottish professional footballer who made over 220 appearances as a forward in the Football League for Middlesbrough. He also made over 120 appearances in the Scottish League for Raith Rovers. He began his career in management while a player at Raith Rovers and after his retirement, he managed Football League clubs Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea. Personal life Birrell's brother Bob was also a footballer. Career statistics Player Manager Honours As a player Middlesbrough Football League Second Division: 1926–27 As a manager Chelsea Football League South War Cup: 1943–44, 1944–45 References External links Billy Birrell at chelseafc.com Scottish footballers Scottish football managers Raith Rovers F.C. players Middlesbrough F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. managers Chelsea F.C. managers 1897 births 1968 deaths Raith Rovers F.C. managers Scottish Football League managers Association football inside forwards Association football outside forwards English Football League players English Football League managers Inverkeithing United F.C. players Kirkcaldy United F.C. players