About Billy McClure
Born 1958. Billy McClure is a New Zealand association football player.
William James S. M. McClure (born 4 January 1958) is a former footballer who represented New Zealand.
Club career He played for Liverpool F.C. Reserves from 1974 to 1977.
In 1977, he became the first foreign player in Iranian Takht-e-Jamshid Professional Soccer League. He made 2 appearances for Tehran's giants Persepolis F.C. and scored one goal. However, he had difficulty making it to the starting lineups so he moved back to England. He moved to New Zealand in 1979 and played for Mount Wellington in New Zealand from 1979 to 1997 with some years in between for Papatoetoe FC. Including friendlies he played 45 times for the All Whites, earning his final cap in a 2–1 win over Fiji on 19 September 1986.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Billy McClure?
New Zealand footballer
When was Billy McClure born?
Billy McClure was born on 4 January 1958 in Liverpool.
What is Billy McClure's occupation?
Billy McClure is an association football player.
What nationality is Billy McClure?
Billy McClure is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy McClure. https://biography.guide/billy-mcclure/
MLA: "Billy McClure." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-mcclure/.
Chicago: "Billy McClure." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-mcclure/.
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