Overview
A Dundonian by birth, on April 19th 1913, Bertie played for Dundee St Joseph’s then Lochee Harp prior to his journeying south to join up at Celtic Park in 1935.
Another who went to several clubs, on loan during the Second World War. He returned to his native city in October 1939 to play with the Dens Parkers. On joining the RAF in 1940 he was soon playing in England, with Blackpool, Leeds United, Bradford City and Fulham.
It was in April 1943 that he came to Hamilton for a short spell. Huddersfield Town, Rochdale, Dundee United, Port Vale, Swansea Town, Newcastle United and Leeds United were his final clubs being given a free from Elland Road in April 1947. He then resumed his Celtic career for a couple of seasons. While in the RAF, he was a Physical Training Instructor.
Debut on 10th April 1943 in a Southern League match away to Heart of Midlothian.
Southern League 1 Appearance
Summer Cup 2 Appearances 1 Goal
Summer League Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
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Full Name
Robert Duffy
1943
Position
Left half
Born
Died
Signed by
Willie McAndrew
Debut
10 April 1943
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Dundee St Joseph’s
Lochee Harp
Celtic
Dundee
Blackpool
Leeds United
Bradford City
Fulham
Hamilton Academical
Huddersfield Town
Rochdale
Dundee United
Port Vale
Swansea Town
Newcastle United
Leeds United
Celtic