Inside-forward Donald Weir signed from Kilwinning Rangers in November 1948.

He made his Celtic debut in a 2-1 home league defeat to Third Lanark on April 16th 1949. Although mostly a reserve Donald did have the pleasure of scoring a great goal against Rangers on September 23rd 1950 as the Bhoys beat their rivals 3-2. He was released in May 1952 after seven appearances and two goals for the Hoops.

He then had a spell in Ireland with Portadown before he returned to Scotland. And went on to play for Forfar. Tragically in September 1959 Donald was killed in the Auchengeish pit Disaster.