Francis James Donovan (26 February 1919 – 17 April 2003) was a Welsh footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2][3] Donovan played amateur football with Milford United, Haverfordwest and Pembroke Borough, where he captained them to promotion in 1947–48 and was selected for the 1948 Great Britain Olympic squad.[4][5]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Francis James Donovan | ||
Date of birth | (1919-02-26)26 February 1919 | ||
Place of birth | Pembroke, Wales | ||
Date of death | 17 April 2003(2003-04-17) (aged 84)[1] | ||
Place of death | Pembroke, Wales | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Milford United | |||
Haverfordwest | |||
Pembroke Borough | |||
1950–1951 | Swansea Town | 15 | (2) |
Pembroke Borough | |||
National team | |||
1948 | Great Britain | 2 | (1) |
Teams managed | |||
Pembroke Borough | |||
Milford United | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He joined the English Football League for Swansea Town,[6] signing for the club in July 1950.
He rejoined Pembroke Borough in July 1951 helping them win the Welsh Football League double in the 1953–54 season.[4]
He subsequently managed Pembroke Borough[7] and Milford United.[4]
He combined his football career with a job as an electrician at Pembroke Docks, and he also owned a sports shop.[4]
Great Britain squad – 1948 Summer Olympics – fourth place | ||
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