Eddy Donaghy
English footballer (1900–?)
About Eddy Donaghy
Lived 1900 – 1956 (aged 56). Eddy Donaghy was a British association football player and association football coach.
Edward Donaghy (8 January 1900 – 30 May 1956) was an English football player and coach.
Playing career Born in Grangetown, Donaghy played for local club Grangetown St Mary's before playing with Football League teams Middlesbrough, Bradford City, Derby County and Gillingham.
Donaghy, a left half, made a total of 13 appearances in the Football League for Bradford City between May 1923 and May 1926.
He left Gillingham in 1928 to play in France, where he played for Cannes alongside fellow Englishman Stan Hillier.
Coaching career Donaghy coached Dutch side Feyenoord between 1931 and 1935, winning two league titles.
Personal life Eddy studied in St Mary's College, Middlesbrough. His brothers John and Peter were also professional players.
Donaghy died on 30 May 1956, at the age of 56.
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Who was Eddy Donaghy?
English footballer (1900–?)
When was Eddy Donaghy born?
Eddy Donaghy was born on 8 January 1900 in Grangetown.
When did Eddy Donaghy die?
Eddy Donaghy died on 30 May 1956.
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Eddy Donaghy was an association football player and association football coach.
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Eddy Donaghy was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddy Donaghy. https://biography.guide/eddy-donaghy/
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