William ("Billy") Robert Hamilton is a former Northern Irish footballer who played as a forward. At club level, Billy played for Sligo Rovers, Linfield, QPR, Burnley, Oxford United and Limerick City. Billy is best remembered by Northern Ireland fans as the man who crossed the ball for Gerry Armstrong to score for Northern Ireland in their famous win against the hosts Spain at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

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  • 1957-05-09 (xsd:date)
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  • William ("Billy") Robert Hamilton is a former Northern Irish footballer who played as a forward. At club level, Billy played for Sligo Rovers, Linfield, QPR, Burnley, Oxford United and Limerick City. Billy is best remembered by Northern Ireland fans as the man who crossed the ball for Gerry Armstrong to score for Northern Ireland in their famous win against the hosts Spain at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In total, Billy played 41 games, scoring 5 goals, for his country.He is also remembered fondly by Distillery F.C. fans. He was a sensational signing by the club as Player/Manager in December 1989, after leaving Limerick City of the League of Ireland, having managed them to a third place finish in the previous season. He made his playing debut for the Whites on 22 March 1990 and in his three seasons made 72 appearances and scored 33 goals including one hat-trick. Knee injuries forced him to end his playing career in February 1992, but he continued to manage the team up until February 1995. He guided the club to the Gold Cup victory in the 1993/94 season. (en)
  • William (« Billy ») Robert Hamilton est un ancien footballeur nord-irlandais qui jouait au poste d'attaquant. Il a participé à deux coupes du monde avec l'équipe d'Irlande du Nord en 1982 et 1986. Lors du Mundial 1982, il inscrit contre l'Autriche deux de ses 5 buts en équipe nationale .En club, Hamilton a joué à Linfield, QPR, Burnley et Oxford United. Hamilton, Billy Hamilton, Billy Catégorie:Joueur du Queens Park Rangers FC (fr)
  • A livello di club Hamilton giocò con le maglie di Sligo Rovers, Linfield, QPR, Burnley, Oxford United e Limerick City. Spesso convocato in nazionale fu tra I protagonisti della bella prestazione ai mondiali del 1982. Fece l’assist a Gerry Armstrong che siglò il gol decisivo nella vittoria nel primo turno contro i padroni di casa della Spagna e realizzò una doppietta contro l’Austria nel secondo turno. Ormai in età più avanzata, nel 1989, passò alla formazione del Distillery F.C. come giocatore/allenatore. In tre stagioni giocò per 72 volte realizzando 33 reti. Mantenne la carica di allenatore fino al 1995, dopo aver abbandonato la carriera di giocatore nel 1992. (it)
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  • ? (?) 12 (2) 200 (58) 32 (12) 29 (4) ? (?) ? (?) 72 (33) (en)
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  • William Robert Hamilton (en)
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  • 1989-1995 (en)
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  • 41 (5) (en)
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  • 1978-1986 (en)
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  • Billy Hamilton (en)
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  • 1975-1978 1978-1979 1979-1984 1984-1987 1987-1989 1989 1989 1989-1992 (en)
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  • William ("Billy") Robert Hamilton is a former Northern Irish footballer who played as a forward. At club level, Billy played for Sligo Rovers, Linfield, QPR, Burnley, Oxford United and Limerick City. Billy is best remembered by Northern Ireland fans as the man who crossed the ball for Gerry Armstrong to score for Northern Ireland in their famous win against the hosts Spain at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. (en)
  • William («� Billy� ») Robert Hamilton est un ancien footballeur nord-irlandais qui jouait au poste d'attaquant. (fr)
  • A livello di club Hamilton giocò con le maglie di Sligo Rovers, Linfield, QPR, Burnley, Oxford United e Limerick City. (it)
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  • Billy Hamilton (footballer) (en)
  • Billy Hamilton (footballeur) (fr)
  • Billy Hamilton (calciatore) (it)
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