William Voisey
English footballer and manager
About William Voisey
Lived 1891 – 1964 (aged 72). William Voisey was a British association football player and association football coach.
Playing career Voisey began his career with local Isle of Dogs clubs Glengall Rovers and St John's, before joining Southern League First Division club Millwall in 1908. He remained with the club through the First World War and was capped by England in a wartime fixture in 1919. Voisey played in Millwall's first three seasons of league football after the war, before transferring to newly-elected Third Division South club Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in 1923.
Managerial and coaching career
After retiring from football, Voisey held the position of trainer at Leytonstone, Fulham and Millwall. In 1941, at the age of 50, he named himself in the lineup as a player for a London War Cup match versus West Ham United.
Personal life Voisey was married with five children, two of whom died in infancy. Voisey served as a sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, the Military Medal, the Croix de guerre during the course of his service and was mentioned in dispatches. Third Division 30 1 1 0 31 1 1921–22
42 2 5 0 47 2 1922–23 7 0 0 0 7 0
78 3 6 0 84 3
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Who was William Voisey?
English footballer and manager (1891-1964)
When was William Voisey born?
William Voisey was born on 19 November 1891 in Isle of Dogs.
When did William Voisey die?
William Voisey died on 19 October 1964 in Leytonstone.
What was William Voisey's occupation?
William Voisey was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was William Voisey?
William Voisey was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Voisey. https://biography.guide/william-voisey/
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