Tom Willighan
Tom (Thomas) Willighan (22 March 1903 - 7 July 1936) was an Irish full-back football player. He was capped twice for the Ireland national football team (Northern Ireland), played five seasons for Burnley FC and won leagues and cups during his early days in his hometown of Belfast.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Willighan | ||
| Date of birth | 22 March 1903 | ||
| Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 7 July 1936 (aged 33) | ||
| Place of death | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| pre-1924 | Forth River FC | ||
| 1924–1927 | St. Mary's FC | ||
| 1927-1929 | Willowfield FC | ||
| 1929–1934 | Burnley FC | 61 | |
| National team | |||
| 1932-1933 | Northern Ireland national football team | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
External links
- Tom Willighan at National-Football-Teams.com
- Clarets Mad - Tom Willighan's caps
- Willighan Family History
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