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Date of Birth: 5th April 1966,
Birthplace: Aberdeen
Nationality: Scottish
International Caps 0
International Goals 0

Playing Career
Aberdeen 1982-1988
Watford 1988-1991
Middlesborough 1991-1993
Sheffield United 1993-1994
Celtic 1994-1996
Motherwell 1996-1999
Dundee

Celtic Career Review

Unheralded upon his arrival in 1994 - manager Lou Macari infamously quoted that he 'didn't expect him to set the heather on fire', Willie Falconer proved to be an unwitting catalyst in the downfall of the old board, as the Bank's decision not to honour the first installment of Falconer's £350,000 fee that triggered the resignations of directors David Smith and Chris White.

As a player Falconer found his most productive form as a hard-working foil for the more glamourous Pierre Van Hooijdonk in the Scottish Cup run of 1995, scoring against Meadowbank Thistle, and crucially in the semi final replay versus Hibs.

The arrival of Andreas Thom as first choice strike partner for the blossoming Van Hooijdonk saw Falconer marginalised as an auxilliary midfielder or defender, most often for the second XI.

His work rate and attitude were recognised by the Celtic support with an ironic chant of "Ooh ah Willie Falconer" in the same manner as which Manchester United fans of the same era lionised Eric Cantona.

Falconer went on to give sterling service to Motherwell and Dundee, prompting speculation of a belated Scotland call during this Indian Summer to his career. Willie is a regular sight in Glasgow's West End, where he runs an O'Brien's sandwhich bar franchise.