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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



APPEARANCES LEAGUE SCOTTISH CUP LEAGUE CUP EUROPE TOTAL
1900-01 3 2 N/A N/A 5



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