William Menzies Newbigging (27 December 1874 – 16 October 1954) was a Scottish professional

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who played for

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and

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Career

Newbigging started his career with local club Lanark County before joining

for the 1896–97 season when the club turned professional. His debut occurred on 5 September 1896 against Sheppey United in the Southern League Division One. He left after one season with Spurs and went on to play for

(no appearances in major competitions recorded),

and then back to his hometown club. His younger brothers

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1874 births 1954 deaths Scottish men's footballers Men's association football forwards Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Motherwell F.C. players Folkestone F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Southern Football League players Footballers from Larkhall 19th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-forward-1870s-stub