Billy Abercromby facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 September 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Paisley, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 18 June 2024 (aged 65) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1975–1976 | St Mirren | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1976–1988 | St Mirren | 288 | (15) |
| 1988–1989 | Partick Thistle | 10 | (0) |
| 1989–1990 | Dunfermline Athletic | 9 | (0) |
| 1990 | Cowdenbeath | 4 | (0) |
| 1990–1991 | East Stirlingshire | 5 | (0) |
| Total | 316 | (15) | |
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William Abercromby (born September 14, 1958 – died June 2024) was a Scottish footballer. He played as a midfielder, which means he was a player who helped both defend and attack in the middle of the field.
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Billy Abercromby's Football Journey
Starting Out at St Mirren
Billy Abercromby began his football career in the youth teams at St Mirren. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 1975. Just one year later, he got his first chance to play with the main team. The famous football manager Sir Alex Ferguson invited him to join the squad for a tour in the West Indies. This was a big step for a young player!
A Key Player for St Mirren
Billy Abercromby spent many years playing for St Mirren. He was known for his strong play in the midfield. On October 29, 1986, during a match against Motherwell, Billy was sent off the field. This means the referee showed him a red card, and he had to leave the game. Because of this, he was not allowed to play in the next twelve matches.
Despite this, Billy helped St Mirren achieve a great victory. He won the Scottish Cup in 1987. St Mirren beat Dundee United 1–0 in the final match. This was a very important trophy for the club and for Billy.
During the 1980s, Billy Abercromby also played in European competitions with St Mirren. He played in nine of the club's 14 European matches. This was more than any other St Mirren player at the time!
Moving to Other Clubs
In 1988, Billy Abercromby moved from St Mirren to play for Partick Thistle. After that, he also played for a few other clubs, including Dunfermline Athletic, Cowdenbeath, and East Stirlingshire.
Life After Playing
Billy Abercromby even wrote a book about his life and football career. It was called 'Aber's Gonnae Get Ye'.
He remained connected to St Mirren. On January 3, 2009, he was one of the former players who took part in a special parade. This parade happened after St Mirren's last game at their old stadium, Love Street (stadium). It was a way to say goodbye to the historic ground.
Billy Abercromby passed away in June 2024. His death was announced on June 18, 2024.
