About Paddy Travers
Lived 1883 – 1962 (aged 78). Paddy Travers was a British association football player and association football coach.
Clyde The success which had eluded him at Pittodrie soon materialised at Shawfield, however, and the Scottish Cup was won by Travers' Clyde team in 1938–39. He was still manager of Clyde in 1954–55, when the Bully Wee beat Celtic in a replay to win their second Cup. He was also a runner up as manager with Clyde in the Scottish Cup in 1948–49 when Clyde lost 4–1 to Rangers in the final.
Also notably in season 1951–52, Travers led Clyde to four trophies in a single season; the Scottish Division B league title, the B Division Supplementary Cup, the Glasgow Cup and the Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup.
His four Scottish Cup finals earned him a reputation as a "Cup specialist" when named as one of Scotland's 50 greatest managers by the Sunday Herald newspaper.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paddy Travers?
Scottish footballer (1883–1962)
When was Paddy Travers born?
Paddy Travers was born on 28 May 1883 in Beith.
When did Paddy Travers die?
Paddy Travers died on 5 February 1962 in Dublin.
What was Paddy Travers's occupation?
Paddy Travers was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Paddy Travers?
Paddy Travers was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Travers. https://biography.guide/paddy-travers/
MLA: "Paddy Travers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-travers/.
Chicago: "Paddy Travers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-travers/.
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