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Peter Somers

1878 – 1914

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1878 – 1914 (aged 36). Peter Somers was a British association football player and association football coach.

years5 = 1900–1902 clubs5 = → Blackburn Rovers (loan) years6 = 1910–1911 clubs6 = Hamilton Academical totalcaps=293 totalgoals=70 nationalyears1 = 1899–1909 nationalteam1 = Scottish League XI nationalcaps1 = 3 nationalgoals1 = 0 nationalyears2 = 1905–1909 nationalteam2 = Scotland nationalcaps2 = 4 nationalgoals2 = 0

Peter Somers (3 June 1878 – 27 November 1914) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward for Celtic, Blackburn Rovers, Hamilton Academical and Scotland. Somers also played for the Scottish Football League XI three times. After retiring as a player, Somers became a director of Hamilton Academical. His son Billy Somers, also a footballer, was a Dominion of Canada Football Champion with Toronto Scottish in 1932, while another son John played briefly for Hearts.

Honours Celtic Scottish Division One: 1904–05, 1905–06, 1906–07, 1907–08, 1908–09 Scottish Cup: 1903–04, 1906–07, 1907–08 Glasgow Cup: 1904–05, 1905–06, 1906–07, 1907–08 Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup: 1902–03

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Somers?

Scottish footballer (1878-1914)

When was Peter Somers born?

Peter Somers was born on 3 June 1878 in Strathaven.

When did Peter Somers die?

Peter Somers died on 27 November 1914 in Glasgow.

What was Peter Somers's occupation?

Peter Somers was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Peter Somers?

Peter Somers was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Somers

· Wikidata: Q16857062

· DBpedia: Peter Somers

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