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Watty Shirlaw

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Watty Shirlaw
Personal information
Full name Walter P. Shirlaw
Date of birth 1902
Place of birth Wishaw, Scotland
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Larkhall Thistle
1924–1927 Bradford City
Rochdale
1928–1932 Bradford City
Halifax Town
Workington
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Walter P. Shirlaw, known as Watty Shirlaw (born 1902) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

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Born Wishaw, Shirlaw played for Larkhall Thistle, Bradford City, Rochdale, Halifax Town and Workington.[1][2] For Bradford City, he made a total of 99 appearances in the Football League; he also made 12 FA Cup appearances.[3]

Sources

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  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

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  1. ^ Watty Shirlaw at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ Frost, p. 406
  3. ^ Frost, p. 388