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Galashiels-born outside-right Willie Kivlichan has the exceptionally rare distinction of being a Rangers player immediately prior to joining the Hoops in May 1907.

Having scored a winning goal for the Ibrox club against the Bhoys just eight months before Willie started to make amends immediatly when he netted twice on his debut as Celtic won a league encounter at Morton 3-2 on August 24th. Then in February 1908 the Glasgow University student hit another double to defeat Rangers 2-1 at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup.

Hard-working rather than exceptionally talented, Willie was an effective wideman who could score as well as create goals. He might have lacked the natural abilty and showmanship of others but he was an attacking menace all the same.

He departed Parkhead in Aprill 191 for Bradford Park Avenue. He had played 92 times for the Bhoys and scored 22 goals.