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Fullname: Peter Dowds
Born: 1871
Died: Sep 1895
Birthplace: Not Known
Signed: February 1889 & May 5th1894
Position: Utility
Internationals: Scotland
International Caps: 1

Biog

Peter Dowds was a great Celt who was willing to play anywhere and in any place for the Bhoys.

The Johnstone born man was brought to the then still fledgling Parkhead club in February 1889 from Broxburn Celtic. His competitive debut for Celtic saw him on the score sheet as the Bhoys won 5-0 at Hearts in the league on August 23rd 1890.

Although predominantly a left-sided player Peter Dowds was capable of playing all over the park and was often asked to do just that. Quick, strong and sure footed he was instrumental to the early successes of Celtic and was part of the first Bhoys side to lift the Scottish Cup. In May 1892 – with the Scottish game still amateur – he was tempted south by Aston Villa to play in the professional English league but he would return to Parkhead via Stoke City in May 1894. Effectively, he missed the chance to play in the first Celtic squad to win their first league titles (1892-93 & 1893-94).

However it soon became clear that Peter was an ill man. He played for Celtic in a friendly against Manchester City that December in what would prove to be his last appearance. He would die in September the following year after his health rapidly failed through the effects of consumption.

Peter Dowd played 49 times for the Bhoys and scored 21 goals.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

Scottish Cup

• 1892

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