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Fullname: William McAulay
aka: Willie McAuley
Born: 1 Nov 1879
Birthplace: Glasgow
Signed: 16 Apr 1898
Left: 15 Oct 1898 (free); 21 Oct 1898 (to Sheff Wed)
Position: Inside-forward
Debut: Celtic 2-1 Third Lanark, League, 20 Aug 1898
Internationals: none

Biog

William McAulay played just a single game for Celtic but the centre-forward still managed to get himself on the score-sheet.

Signed from Cambuslang Hibs in April 1898 McAulay’s one appearance came on August 20th when his goal helped Celtic defeat Third Lanark 2-1 in a league encounter at Parkhead. However he was one of several promising reserve players axed by the club in October that year as part of a short-sighted cost cutting drive.

He later went on to play for several English clubs – including Aston Villa and Portsmouth - as well as Aberdeen, Falkirk and Hibs.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none

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