Tony Donnelly Explained

Tony Donnelly
Fullname:Anthony Donnelly[1]
Birth Date:April 1886
Birth Place:Middleton, Lancashire, England
Death Date:April 1947 (aged 60–61)
Height:[2]
Position:Full back
Years2:1908–1911
Caps2:34
Goals2:0
Years3:1911–1912
Years4:1913
Clubs4:Glentoran
Years5:1913–1914
Years6:1914–1919
Clubs6:Chester
Years7:1919
Clubs7:Southampton (trial)
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Years8:1919–?
Clubs8:Middleton Borough

Anthony Donnelly (April 1886 – April 1947) was an English footballer whose regular position was at full back.

Donnelly started his professional career with Tonge F.C. and Heywood United before transferring to Manchester United in 1908. He helped United win the 1911 league title, but in 1913, he was transferred to Glentoran. Later on, he also played for Chester, Southampton and Middleton Borough, as well as having another spell at Heywood United.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . SoccerData . Nottingham . 2004 . 76 . 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Web site: Anthony "Tony" Donnelly . mufcinfo.com . 13 April 2020.