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Fullname: Martin Moran
Born: 19 Dec 1879
Birthplace: Bannockburn
Signed: 12 Mar 1898 & 13 May 1908
Left: 15 Oct 1898 (free); 20 Oct 1898 (Clyde); 9 June 1909 (Hamilton)
Position: Outside-right
Debut: St Mirren 4-0 Celtic, League, 1 Oct 1898
Internationals: none

Biog

Outside-right Martin Moran was a former Benburb player who first signed for Celtic in March 1898. A short player and in modern terms probably would be seen as lightweight.

Afer several exhibition games his competitive debut came in a 4-0 defeat in the league at St Mirren on October 1st and he would be released by the club just weeks later. He was one of a group of players released by the club at the time.

After a successful spell with various clubs in England (becoming a "mighty midget" and success at Millwall), he managed to get a part in Chelsea's debut league game, and played for them for three full seasons without missing a game.

He returned to Parkhead in May 1908 and was used by the club as experienced cover before moving on to Hamilton in June 1909.

Bannockburn-born Moran made a total of just three appearances for the Bhoys.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

Glasgow Charity Cup

• 1908

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