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William O'Brien (footballer)

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William O'Brien
Personal information
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Position(s) Inside-left / left-half
Youth career
St. Anthony's
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1936–1938 Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 16 (5)
1938–1939 Port Vale 4 (1)
Watford 0 (0)
Total 16 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William O'Brien was a Scottish footballer who played for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Port Vale, and Watford in the 1930s.

Career

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O'Brien played for Glasgow based St. Anthony's before heading to England to play for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic. He joined Port Vale in May 1938.[1] He played a mere four Third Division South games for the "Valiants" in the 1938–39 season, scoring one goal in a 2–1 victory over Newport County at The Old Recreation Ground on 29 August.[1] He left the club in April 1939, and later played for Watford.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 1936–37 Third Division South 1 0 0 0 1 0
1937–38 Third Division South 15 5 0 0 15 5
Total 16 5 0 0 16 5
Port Vale 1938–39 Third Division South 4 1 0 0 4 1
Career total 20 6 0 0 20 6

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 218. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ William O'Brien at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)