Frank Reilly (footballer) explained

Frank Reilly
Fullname:Francis Reilly
Birth Date:26 May 1894
Birth Place:Perth, Scotland
Height:[1]
Position:Centre half
Years1:1911–1912
Clubs1:Perth Roselea
Years2:1912–1919
Clubs2:Falkirk
Caps2:109
Goals2:7
Years3:1919–1923
Clubs3:Blackburn Rovers
Caps3:127
Goals3:8
Years4:1923–
Clubs4:Llanelly
Clubs5:Swansea Town
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:–1924
Clubs6:Llanelly
Years7:1924–1925
Clubs7:Weymouth
Clubs8:Lancaster City

Francis Reilly (26 May 1894 – 1956) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers and in the Scottish League for Falkirk.[2] [3]

Personal life

Reilly served as a private in McCrae's Battalion of the Royal Scots during the First World War.[4] He was wounded during the course of his service.

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueNational CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Falkirk1912–13[5] Scottish First Division101020
1913–1434200342
1914–15373373
1915–16352352
1916–171010
1917–181010
1919–20800080
Career total1097001097

Notes and References

  1. News: Quiz . 22 August 1921 . First Division prospects. Blackburn Rovers . 5 . Athletic News . Manchester.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888–1939 . 16 October 2012 . Tony Brown . 9781905891610 . 3rd Revised . 242.
  3. Web site: Reilly Frank Blackburn Rovers 1922 . 21 July 2018 . Vintage Footballers . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Falkirk FC & the Great War . 21 July 2018 . sites.google.com.
  5. Book: Litster, John . Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.