William O'Brien (footballer)

William O'Brien
Personal information
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Playing position 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)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


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

Playing career

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]

Statistics

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 1936–37 Third Division South 100010
1937–38 Third Division South 15500155
Total 16500165
Port Vale 1938–39 Third Division South 410041
Career Total 20600206

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 218. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
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