William Brady (footballer)

William Brady was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.

William Brady
Personal information
Place of birth Renton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Playing position(s) forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dundee Harp
1888–1889 Burnley 9 (2)
1893 Newton Heath 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

William Brady was born in Renton, West Dunbartonshire.[1] He played for Dundee Harp.[1] Later he played for Burnley in their first in league competition following the formation of the Football League in 1888. He scored 2 goals in 9 Football League matches and 1 goal in 2 FA Cup matches during 1888–89 season.[2]

During the 1892–93 season he played for Newton Heath. William Brady is credited in two separate match reports as playing instead of Billy Hood in a match against Derby County on 11 February 1893.[2][3][1]

References

  1. "William Brady". MUFCInfo.com.
  2. Boujaoude, Charbel (2019). Manchester United Players' Careers. Nottingham: Lulu. ISBN 978-0359752898.
  3. "Derby County 5 v 1 Manchester United, League Division One Matchday 24, 11th February 1893, Season 1892-1893, Venue:Racecourse Ground". MUFCInfo.com.


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