Billy Waters (footballer)

Billy Waters

Personal information
Full name	Bill Henry Penna Waters[1]
Date of birth	15 October 1994
Place of birth	Epsom, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current team	Cheltenham Town
Number	8
Youth career
0000–2013	Crewe Alexandra
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2015	Crewe Alexandra	25	(2)
2015–	Cheltenham Town	51	(15)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:55, 22 October 2016 (UTC).

Bill Henry Penna Waters (born 15 October 1994) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Cheltenham Town.

Club career

Crewe Alexandra

Waters was born in Epsom and began his career with Crewe Alexandra and after progressing through the club's academy, Waters was called in the first team by Manager Steve Davis.^[2] Manager Davis explained his decision to promote Waters to the first team, citing impressive display in the club's academy.^[3] Despite appearing three matches as an un-used substitute throughout the 2012–13 season, Waters signed his first professional contract on a one-year deal.^[4]

In the 2013–14 season, Waters suffered a knee injury during a pre-season friendly match^[5] and despite recovering, Waters spent the first half of the season, playing in the club's reserve.^[6] Watersmade his professional debut on 26 November 2013 in a 2–1 defeat against Carlisle United.^[7] Since making his debut, Waters spent the most of the season, in and out on the substitution bench and on the pitch. Despite making nine appearance for the club, Waters was given a chance to be in the first team by Davis,^[8] including setting up a goal for Chuks Aneke, in a 4–2 loss against Peterborough United on 8 March 2014.^[9] Nevertheless, Waters was awarded with a new contract by signing two-year deal, keeping him until 2016.^[10]

In the 2014–15 season, Waters stated his aim was to establish himself in the first team^[11] and switched number shirt from 29 to 17.^[12] Waters made a perfect start to his Crewe's career when he scored his first goal for the club and setting up another goal, in a 2–0 win over Barnsley in the first round of the League Cup.^[13] and four days later, scored against the same team, though Crewe lost 2–1.^[14] Waters' third goal later came on 13 September 2014, in a 1–1 draw against Yeovil Town.^[15] However, Waters' form and first team place later dropped, due to injuries and as a result, Waters made sixteen appearance for the 2014–15 season.^[16][17][18]

Despite a year contract left, Waters was released by the club on 8 May 2015.^[19] Manager Davis explained Waters' release, citing his own struggling in the first team as a reason.^[20]

Cheltenham Town

Waters joined Cheltenham Town on 29 June 2015 after his release from Crewe Alexandra.^[21] Upon joining the club, Waters was given number eight shirt.^[22]

Waters made an impressive display in the pre-season friendly, where he played a role of helping the club win three times from four friendlies,^[23] including a brace with a win against Bristol Rovers.^[24] Waters made his Cheltenham Town in the opening game of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Lincoln City.^[25] Waters scored his first goals on 12 September 2015, in a 3–2 win over Dover Athletic.^[26] Waters then scored three goals in four games between 3 October 2015 and 13 October 2015 against Halifax Town,^[27] Braintree Town^[28] and Bromley.^[29] Waters further added goals to eleven later in the season when he scored brace three times against Guiseley,^[30] Southport^[31] and Chester.^[32] However, towards the end of the season, Waters struggled to add goals and went on to make thirty appearance, scoring eleven times. As a result, Cheltenham based newspaper Gloucestershire Echo rated him 7 for the 2015–16 season, citing though his goal was impressive, his struggles were the problem.^[33] At the end of the season, Waters signed a contract extension with the club.^[34]

International career

Waters has been placed on the standy-by list for Wales under-21s on two occasions, but is yet to receive a cap.^[35][36]

In March 2016, Waters was called up by England C squad.^[37]

Career statistics

As of match played 22 October 2016.

Club statistics

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Crewe Alexandra	2013–14[38]	League One	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0
	2014–15[39]	League One	16	2	2	0	2	1	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	21	3
	Total		25	2	2	0	2	1	1	0	30	3
Cheltenham Town	2015–16[40]	National League	37	11	3	0	—		1[lower-alpha 2]	0	41	11
	2016–17[41]	League Two	14	4	0	0	2	0	1[lower-alpha 3]	1	17	5
	Total		51	15	3	0	2	0	2	1	58	16
Career total			76	17	5	0	4	1	3	1	88	19

1. Appearance in Football League Trophy
2. Appearance in FA Trophy
3. Appearance in EFL Trophy

Personal life

In addition to football, Waters is a singer.^[42]

References

1. "Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
2. "Crewe Alex: Billy Waters is now in running". Crewe Chronicle. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
3. "Waters Reward For U-21s Display". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 5 October 2012. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
4. "Waters Signs Professional". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 9 May 2013. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
5. "Duo Training". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 1 August 2013. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
6. "Manager Davis is wary of Gills threat". Crewe Chronicle. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
7. "Carlisle 2–1 Crewe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
8. "Boss Challenges Waters". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 7 March 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
9. "Peterborough United 4 – 2 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
10. "Waters Signs New Deal". CrewE Alexandra F.C. 3 April 2016. Archived from the original on 21 June 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
11. "Waters Aiming To Establish Himself". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 16 July 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
12. "Crewe Alexandra Squad Numbers". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 16 July 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
13. "Barnsley 0 – 2 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
14. "Crewe Alexandra 1 – 2 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
15. "Yeovil Town 1 – 1 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 13 September 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
16. "Waters Expected To Be Fit". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 14 October 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
17. "Inman and Guthrie Doubts". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 17 December 2014. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
18. "Waters Only Doubt For Crewe". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
19. "Year Options Extended For Turton & Guthrie". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 8 May 2015. Archived from the original on 8 May 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
20. "Always A Difficult Decision To Make". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 12 May 2015. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
21. "Billy Waters: Former Crewe midfielder joins Cheltenham Town". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
22. "Cheltenham Town's 2015/16 squad numbers confirmed". Cheltenham Town F.C. 13 July 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
23. "New boy Billy Waters out to prove a point with Cheltenham Town". Cheltenham Town F.C. 24 July 2015. Archived from the original on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
24. "Billy Waters' brace earns Cheltenham Town friendly win over Bristol Rovers". Cheltenham Town F.C. 25 July 2015. Archived from the original on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
25. "Lincoln City 1–1 Cheltenham Town". BBC Sport. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
26. "Cheltenham Town 3 – 2 Dover Athletic". BBC Sport. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
27. "Match Report: Halifax 1–7 Cheltenham Town". Cheltenham Town F.C. 3 October 2015. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
28. "Cheltenham Town 1–1 Braintree Town". BBC Sport. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
29. "Bromley 1–2 Cheltenham Town". BBC Sport. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
30. "Cheltenham Town 5–0 Guiseley". BBC Sport. 10 November 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
31. "Southport 0–4 Cheltenham Town". BBC Sport. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
32. "Cheltenham Town 3–1 Chester". BBC Sport. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
33. "Cheltenham Town 2015/16 season player ratings: Every player assessed". Gloucestrshire Echo. 24 May 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
34. "Five players agree new deal!". Cheltenham Town F.C. 6 May 2016. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
35. "Ray and Waters on Wales under-21s stand-by". The Sentinel. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
36. "George Ray called up to Wales under 21 squad, Billy Waters on standby". The Sentinel. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
37. "Cheltenham Town duo named in England C squad for trip to Ukraine". Gloucestrshire Echo. 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
38. "Games played by Billy Waters in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
39. "Games played by Billy Waters in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
40. "Games played by Billy Waters in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
41. "Games played by Billy Waters in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
42. "Cheltenham Town forward Billy Waters has got the X-Factor – he's auditioned for the hit TV show". Gloucestershire Echo. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.

External links

• Billy Waters career statistics at Soccerbase