Billy Harber

Billy William Harber Date of Birth: Dec 3, 1944

Billy was picked up by the extensive early 1960’s Swindon scouting system while playing for East London boys and signed on for the Wiltshire side in December 1961.

After only two League games for the Robins and with his new wife homesick for London he accepted a move to Luton in 1964 where he soon gained a reputation as a terrier like winger setting up chances for the prolific John O’Rourke.

A knee injury cut down his appearances in 1965/66 but it was still a surprise when he was released at the end of that season. Billy then played for several Southern League clubs before hanging up his boots and spending many years as a football coach in Tower Hamlets.

Billy now lives in Woodford Green.