William O'Brien (footballer)

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

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

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

Source:[2]

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. 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)
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