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