Eddy Donaghy

Edward Donaghy was an English football player and coach.

Playing career

Born in Grangetown, Donaghy played for local club Grangetown St Mary's before playing with Football League teams Middlesbrough, Bradford City, Derby County and Gillingham.
Donaghy, a left half, made a total of 13 appearances in the Football League for Bradford City between May 1923 and May 1926.
He left Gillingham in 1928 to play in France, where he played for Cannes alongside fellow Englishman Stan Hillier.

Coaching career

Donaghy coached Dutch side Feyenoord between 1931 and 1935, winning two league titles.

Personal life

Eddy studied in St Mary's College, Middlesbrough. His brothers John and Peter were also professional players.
Donaghy died on 30 May 1956, at the age of 56.