William Marsden Holmes (1875 – 18 February 1922) was a professional footballer who played as a half back for Manchester City between 1896 and 1904. [1] Holmes made his Manchester City debut in October 1896 in a 4–1 defeat against Notts County. He made 156 league appearances for Manchester City and scored 4 goals. [2] His first goal for the club was scored in the 1897–98 football season in a 2–2 draw against Arsenal. [3] His younger brother Norman was also a footballer. [4]
William Marsden Holmes (1875 – 18 February 1922) was a professional footballer who played as a half back for Manchester City between 1896 and 1904. [1] Holmes made his Manchester City debut in October 1896 in a 4–1 defeat against Notts County. He made 156 league appearances for Manchester City and scored 4 goals. [2] His first goal for the club was scored in the 1897–98 football season in a 2–2 draw against Arsenal. [3] His younger brother Norman was also a footballer. [4]