Will Foley (footballer) explained

Will Foley
Fullname:William Foley
Birth Date:25 June 1960
Birth Place:Bellshill, Scotland
Position:Forward
Clubs1:Merthyr Tydfil
Clubs2:Pontllanfraith
Years3:1984–1985
Clubs3:Barry Town
Caps3:17
Goals3:14
Years4:1985–1986
Clubs4:Frickley Athletic
Years5:1986
Clubs5:Swansea City
Caps5:5
Goals5:2
Years6:1986
Clubs6:Frickley Athletic
Years7:1986
Clubs7:Cardiff City
Caps7:7
Goals7:1
Years8:1986–1987
Clubs8:Frickley Athletic
Years9:1987–1988
Clubs9:Brecon Corries
Years10:1988–1989
Clubs10:Newport County

William Foley (born 25 June 1960) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Foley had played for several non-league sides including Merthyr Tydfil, Barry Town United. He joined Frickley Athletic in 1985 and helped the side reach the third round of the FA Cup for the only time in the club's history.[1] His performances led to him being signed by Football League side on non-contract terms in January 1986. He made his professional debut in a 4–1 defeat to Rotherham United and made four further appearances, scoring twice, before being released.[2]

After briefly returning to his former side Frickley Athletic, he was offered a return to the Football League by Cardiff City on another non-contract deal in March 1986. The club suffered relegation at the end of the season and Foley was not retained.[3] He returned to non-league football, later playing for several clubs including Newport County, Hereford United and Worcester City.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blues FA Cup Run 30th Anniversary . Frickley Athletic F.C. . Pennock . Steve . 21 October 2018.
  2. Web site: Players of the past . Swansea City A.F.C. . 21 October 2018.
  3. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 66 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.