Brother Walfrid and the foundation of Celtic Football Club
Dr Michael Connolly is currently lecturing in Sport Management at the University of Stirling,
placed within the Faculty of Health Science and Sport.
His research is centred within the Sport division and over the past five academic years he has worked towards producing the world's first biography of Brother Walfrid - most recognised as the prime founder of Celtic Football Club in Glasgow in 1887/88. Michael's thesis is titled "Faith, Community and Football: The Life of Brother Walfrid" and draws on fresh primary source material uncovered through rigorous archival work in Scotland, Ireland, England and France.
The research project reached completion earlier this year, with the thesis published as a book titled Walfrid: A Life of Faith, Community and Football on 1st November 2022 by Argyll Publishing.
Please note that registration for this seminar will close 24 hours in advance so that the seminar convenors can distribute the meeting details to registered attendees.
All welcome- this seminar is free to attend, but advance registration is required.
This page was last updated on 30 June 2024