William Levi Draycott (15 February 1869 â May 1943) was an English footballer who played as a right half for Burslem Port Vale, Stoke, Burton Wanderers, Newton Heath, Bedminster, Bristol Rovers, Wellingborough and Luton Town in the 1890s and early 1900s.
Draycott probably joined Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1890. He made his debut at the Athletic Ground in a 2âÂÂ1 friendly defeat to West Bromwich Albion on 29 September 1890. He made nine appearances for the club, scoring two goals, and was a member of the side that shared the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup in 1891.
He transferred to local rivals Stoke in June 1891, where he played in just two the Football League matches in three seasons at the Victoria Ground. He then spent the 1894âÂÂ95 and 1895âÂÂ96 seasons with Football League newcomers Burton Wanderers, scoring three goals in 50 league games.
He joined Newton Heath in May 1896. He scored five goals in 1896âÂÂ97 to help the club secure second place in the Second Division; however, they lost to Sunderland in the promotion/relegation Test Match. Newton Heath then finished fourth in 1897âÂÂ98 and 1898âÂÂ99, with Draycott scoring on only one further occasion. Over three years, he made 91 appearances for the Manchester club before transferring to Bedminster in 1899. Bedminster finished sixth in the Southern League in 1899âÂÂ1900. He then spent the 1900âÂÂ01 campaign with rivals Bristol Rovers before moving on to Wellingborough and Luton Town.
Burslem Port Vale