Englishman William Nichol was officially signed by Celtic in July 1911 as cover for Jimmy Quinn.

Easington-born Nichol had been a soldier and was playing with Aberdeen as an amateur when Celtic tempted him to Glasgow. The Bhoys initially played played him as an amateur trialist in a 2-1 Charity Cup final defeat to Rangers on May 1st and then during a short tour in France in which he impressed.

He signed as a professional with the Bhoys in July. The centre-forward lacked the great quality and speed of Quinn but his robust style meant he could still do a job as a replacement. Nichol played 16 times for Celtic and scored 9 goals before eventually joining Bristol City in May 1912.