William Holford (1862–1907) was an English footballer who played for Stoke. Career Holford was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played for Boothen Victoria before joining the local professional team Stoke in 1886. He played in four matches in the FA Cup in three seasons with the club but was overlooked by manager Harry Lockett for the Football League squad and left the club in 1889. Career statistics References English footballers Stoke City F.C. players 1862 births 1907 deaths Association football midfielders