| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter P. Shirlaw | ||
| Date of birth | 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Wishaw, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (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.
Career
Born Wishaw, Shirlaw played for Larkhall Thistle, Bradford City, Rochdale, Halifax Town and Workington. For Bradford City, he made a total of 99 appearances in the Football League; he also made 12 FA Cup appearances.
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
References
- Watty Shirlaw at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- Frost, p. 406
- Frost, p. 388
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