Joe Gowdy

Joseph Gowdy (born 7 December 1897) was a footballer from Northern Ireland who played as a right half, although in his early career he was a centre forward and in latter years was deployed at centre half.

He came to prominence after World War I as a goalscorer with Glentoran in his native Belfast, He also played four times for the Irish League representative team. was also a footballer; he too gained six caps for Ireland, but they did not play together for their country (nor any club) – Bill did not get his first cap until 1931.