Edward Falloon (20 December 1903 – 4 July 1963) was an Irish professional football defender who played for Crusaders, Aberdeen, Clyde and Larne.
Playing career Club career
Falloon began his career with Belfast club Crusaders in the 1922/23 season. In 1927, he signed for Scottish club Aberdeen as a forward, before converting to a centre-half. In 1937, he was captain of Aberdeen in their first Scottish Cup final against Celtic, which Aberdeen lost 2–1.
In the following season, 1937–38, he signed for Clyde in a £700 deal. In 1939, he won the Scottish Cup as Clyde beat Motherwell in the final 4–0.Scottish Cup final: 80th anniversary for Clyde side that held the trophy longest, BBC Sport, 27 May 2019 That was one of his last games for the club and in Scotland, as he soon moved to his hometown club Larne. After one season there, he rejoined Crusaders and played for one more season before retiring in 1941.
International career Falloon won two caps for Ireland, in 1931 and 1932, both against Scotland.
Career statistics
Club
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrusaders1922-23 Irish Intermediate League - - - - - -1923-24 - - - - - -1924-25 - - - - - -1925-26 - - - - - -1926-27 - - - - - -Total------Aberdeen1927-28Scottish Division One2000201928-291100111929-306010701930-31130401701931-32213102231932-33331303611933-34310403501934-35321403611935-36340503901936-37340403801937-3816000160Total22362602496Clyde1937-38Scottish Division One - - - - - -1938-39 - - - - - -Total440--44+0+Larne1939-40Irish League - - - - - -Total------Crusaders1940-41 Irish Intermediate League - - - - - -Total------Career total267+6+26+0+249+6+
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIreland193110193210Total20
Honours Aberdeen Scottish Cup runner up: 1937
Clyde Scottish Cup winner: 1939
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