William Thomas Callaghan (23 March 1967 – 13 April 2023) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward for Dunfermline Athletic, Walsall, Cowdenbeath, Clyde, Albion Rovers, Montrose, Meadowbank Thistle, Livingston and Partick Thistle in the Scottish and English leagues. He also played for Scottish Highland Football League Club, Inverness Thistle, and for three Scottish Junior Clubs respectively, Halbeath, Kelty Hearts and Glenafton Athletic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Thomas Callaghan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Dunfermline, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 13 April 2023 (aged 56) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1985 | Dunfermline Athletic | 2 | (0) |
| 1985–1987 | Halbeath | ||
| 1987–1990 | Dunfermline Athletic | 12 | (0) |
| 1989 | → Walsall (loan) | 2 | (1) |
| 1989 | → Cowdenbeath (loan) | 2 | (3) |
| 1989 | → Clyde (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 1990 | → Clyde (loan) | 5 | (2) |
| 1990 | → Cowdenbeath (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1990–1991 | Kelty Hearts | ||
| 1991 | Albion Rovers | 1 | (1) |
| 1991–1992 | Inverness Thistle | ||
| 1992–1993 | Montrose | 15 | (1) |
| 1993–1995 | Cowdenbeath | 83 | (25) |
| 1995 | Meadowbank Thistle | 7 | (1) |
| 1995–1998 | Livingston | 62 | (7) |
| 1999–2000 | Partick Thistle | 13 | (0) |
| Glenafton Athletic | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life and death
Willie's father, also named Willie, was a footballer who played for Dunfermline and Scotland in the 1960s and 1970s.[2] His son, Liam Callaghan, had a trial spell with Birmingham City in November 2011.[2] His uncle, Tommy Callaghan, played for Dunfermline and Celtic.[2]
References
External links
- Willie Callaghan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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