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Fullname: William Donnelly
aka: Willie Donnelly
Born: 1872
Birthplace: Magherafelt, Co Derry
Signed: August 1900
Position: Goalkeeper
Internationals: N/A
International Caps:N/A

Biog

County Derry-born keeper William Donnelly was raised in Glasgow’s Garngad district and signed for the Bhoys in August 1900.

A former Hibernian and Liverpool player he joined the Bhoys from Clyde where he had earned a reputation as an expert stopper of penalty kicks.
He was brought to Parkhead as cover for Dan McArthur and made his competitive debut in a 5-1 defeat of Third Lanark on September 29 at Celtic Park.

Willie played a total of five games for the Bhoys before returning to his homeland to sign for Belfast Celtic in August 1901.

Celtic Career Stats