John Donnelly (footballer, born 1936)

John Donnelly (17 December 1936 – 31 July 2009)[2] was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic and Preston North End.[2] Donnelly was part of the Celtic side that defeated Rangers 7–1 in the 1957 Scottish League Cup Final.[2]

John Donnelly

Personal information
Full name	John Donnelly[1]
Date of birth	17 December 1936
Place of birth	Broxburn, Scotland
Date of death	31 July 2009 (aged 72)
Place of death	Broxburn, Scotland
Position(s)	Right back
Youth career
	Armadale Thistle
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1957–1962	Celtic	31	(0)
1962–1967	Preston North End	58	(1)
	Addington
Total		89	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. "John Donnelly". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
2. http://thecelticway.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-7733.html

External links

• John Donnelly at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database