About Willie Irvine
Born 1956. Willie Irvine is a British association football player.
Willie Irvine (born 26 May 1956) is a Scottish former professional footballer. Irvine, a direct, left-sided forward, started his senior career with Celtic, but failed to break into the first team.
Irvine had a successful spell with Motherwell, as he was their top scorer with 21 goals during their promotion season of 1981–82. Like his manager Davie Hay, Irvine left Motherwell soon after that success, choosing to join Hibs. Irvine was also initially successful with the Edinburgh club, forming a strike partnership with Bobby Thomson that led to him being the second top goalscorer in the Scottish Premier Division in 1983–84. After this, however, Irvine enjoyed less success, and he was loaned out to Falkirk before joining Ayr United.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Willie Irvine?
Scottish footballer (born 1956)
When was Willie Irvine born?
Willie Irvine was born on 26 May 1956 in Whitburn.
What is Willie Irvine's occupation?
Willie Irvine is an association football player.
What nationality is Willie Irvine?
Willie Irvine is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Irvine (footballer, born 1956)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Irvine. https://biography.guide/willie-irvine/
MLA: "Willie Irvine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-irvine/.
Chicago: "Willie Irvine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-irvine/.
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