Willie Gildea

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William "Willie" Gildea (born 1888) was a Scottish footballer who played in defence. He was born in Falkirk.

Gildea's clubs included Falkirk, Bradford City and Birmingham City. He played just ten games for Bradford City – seven in the league and three in the FA Cup – including Bradford's FA Cup final appearance in 1911 when they drew 0–0 with Newcastle United. He was injured in the game and replaced by Bob Torrance for the replay[1] and left for Birmingham in September 1911.

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  1. ^ Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport, p. 144. ISBN 0907969380. 
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