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Willie Maley

Scottish footballer and manager (1868-1958) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 89

William Patrick Maley was an Irish-born Scottish international football player and manager. He was the first manager of Celtic Football Club, and one of the most successful managers in Scottish football history. During his managerial tenure, Maley led Celtic to 30 major trophies in 43 consecutive years as manager.

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Career 5

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Manchester City F.C.189610
Scotland189320
Scottish Football League XI1892-189420
Celtic F.C.1888-1897752
Third Lanark A.C.188700

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He is attributed to have coined the famous Celtic motto 'It is not his creed nor his nationality which counts; it's the man himself.'

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1868 to 1958 · aged 89