Peter Donaghy (born 13 January 1898) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for Middlesbrough, Bradford City and Carlisle United.

Career

Born in Grangetown, Donaghy moved from Grangetown St Mary's to Middlesbrough in August 1919, making his debut (against future club Bradford City) on 24 April 1920. He made a total of 30 appearances for Middlesbrough in the Football League. He joined Bradford City in May 1923. He made 22 appearances in the Football League for Bradford City, scoring 5 goals; he also made 1 appearance in the FA Cup. He joined Carlisle United in June 1925.

Peter Donaghy

After retiring as a player, Donaghy worked as a coach in the Netherlands, managing Sparta, VUC and AFC. He later worked as a steel worker back in his native Teesside.

Peter Donaghy

Personal life

His brothers John and Ted were also professional players.

Peter Donaghy

Sources

References

1898 births

Year of death missing

English men's footballers

English football managers

Middlesbrough F.C. players

Bradford City A.F.C. players

Carlisle United F.C. players

English Football League players

Men's association football forwards

English expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands

Sparta Rotterdam managers

English expatriate football managers

Expatriate football managers in the Netherlands

People from Grangetown, North Yorkshire