LEITCH, Willie (1942)
Overview
Played with Motherwell Welfare when given a trial by Accies. Having scored three goals he was sought after by the Douglas Park officials however his loyalties lay elsewhere and he was signed by Motherwell, ten days later, on 19th May 1942 while still an eighteen year old schoolboy at Wishaw High. He went on to score 5 times in 5 matches for Motherwell before being released in 1949.
Debut on 9th May 1942 in a Southern League match at home to Dumbarton.
Southern League 1 Appearance 3 Goals (1 Hat trick)
Accies Career
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Full Name
William Leitch
1942
Position
Centre forward
Born
Died
Signed by
Willie McAndrew
Debut
9 May 1942
Last Game
9 May 1942
Honours
Clubs Played For
Motherwell Welfare
Hamilton Academical
Motherwell