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William O'Brien (footballer)

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Place of birth
  
Glasgow, Scotland

Team
  
Apps

Position
  
Forward

Years
  
Team

Apps
  
(Gls)

Playing position
  
Inside-left / left-half

1936–1938
  
Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic

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

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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. 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. He left the club in April 1939, and later played for Watford.

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  • Sourced from William O'Brien profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)

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    William O'Brien (footballer) Wikipedia
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