Daniel Christopher Flanagan (24 November 1924 – January 2019), also known as Donal Flanagan, was an Irish amateur footballer who played as a centre forward. He was also a sprinter and rugby union player.
Football career
Born in Dublin, Flanagan played for St James's Gate, Dundalk, Huddersfield Town, Notts County, Shelbourne, Manchester City and Bradford City.[1][3][4][5]
He scored a hat-trick on his League of Ireland debut for St James's Gate at the age of 18.[2] He was close to signing with Bohemians, but their schedule clashed with his rugby career and he signed for Dundalk instead.[2]
He scored 2 goals in 2 League games for Notts County, but declined professional terms and returned to Ireland, before signing for Manchester City.[2]
For Bradford City he made 13 appearances in the Football League, scoring 6 goals.[6]
Other sports
Flanagan was also a sprinter, and in 1943 won the national titles at 60, 100 and 220 yards, and was runner-up in the 440 years to his brother Brendan.[2] He was also an amateur rugby player who played for Bective Rangers.[2]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
References
- ^ a b "Danny Flanagan". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Donal Flanagan | History of Dundalk F.C." www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com.
- ^ Danny Flanagan at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ Frost, p. 396
- ^ "BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2012/13". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ Frost, p. 382
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