Watty Shirlaw

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Watty Shirlaw
Personal information
Full name Walter P. Shirlaw
Date of birth 1902 (1902)
Place of birth Wishaw, Scotland
Position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Larkhall Thistle
1924–1927 Bradford City
Rochdale
1928–1932 Bradford City
Halifax Town
Workington
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Walter P. Shirlaw, known as Watty Shirlaw (born 1902) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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Career

Born Wishaw, Shirlaw played for Larkhall Thistle, Bradford City, Rochdale, Halifax Town and Workington. [1] [2] For Bradford City, he made a total of 99 appearances in the Football League; he also made 12 FA Cup appearances. [3]

Sources

References

  1. Watty Shirlaw at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. Frost, p. 406
  3. Frost, p. 388