About Willie Donnelly
Born 1872. Willie Donnelly was a British association football player.
William Donnelly (1872–1934) was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Vale of Clyde, Hibernian, Clyde, Celtic, Belfast Celtic and Liverpool during the 1890s and early 1900s.
Born in Magherafelt and raised in Scotland, he played for a number of Scottish teams and gained a reputation as an expert in stopping penalties He was the club's second-choice goalkeeper behind Harry Storer during the 1896–97 Football League season and had a run in the side after Storer was injured, becoming the second Irishman to play for Liverpool. He left Scotland for Belfast Celtic in mid-1901.
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Who was Willie Donnelly?
Scottish footballer
When was Willie Donnelly born?
Willie Donnelly was born in 1872 in Magherafelt.
When did Willie Donnelly die?
Willie Donnelly died in Goalkeeper (association football).
What was Willie Donnelly's occupation?
Willie Donnelly was an association football player.
What nationality was Willie Donnelly?
Willie Donnelly was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Donnelly (footballer)
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