About Willie Loney
Lived 1879 – 1956 (aged 76). Willie Loney was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Loney (31 May 1879 – 6 March 1956) was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic, Partick Thistle, Motherwell and Scotland. He had a key role in the Celtic team of the 1900s which won six consecutive Scottish Football League championships.
His brother James (Clyde, Dundee Hibernian) and cousin Harry (Falkirk, Alloa Athletic, Dumbarton) were also footballers.
Honours Celtic Scottish Division One: 1904–05, 1905–06, 1906–07, 1907–08, 1908–09, 1909–10 Scottish Cup: 1903–04, 1906-07 , 1907–08, 1911–12 Glasgow Cup: 1904–05, 1905–06, 1907–08, 1909–10
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Loney?
Scottish footballer (1879-1956)
When was Willie Loney born?
Willie Loney was born on 31 May 1879 in Denny.
When did Willie Loney die?
Willie Loney died on 6 March 1956 in Drumchapel.
What was Willie Loney's occupation?
Willie Loney was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Willie Loney?
Willie Loney was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Loney. https://biography.guide/willie-loney/
MLA: "Willie Loney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-loney/.
Chicago: "Willie Loney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-loney/.
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