Peter Donnelly (born 22 September 1936) is an English former professional

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. Born in Hull, Donnelly began his career with

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but was allowed to leave the club in 1958 to join Scunthorpe United. Finding his feet at Scunthorpe, he went on to score 19 times during his time at the club and his form persuaded Cardiff City to offer

Joe Bonson Joseph Bonson (19 June 1936 – 29 November 1991) was an English professional Association football, footballer who played for several clubs during the 1950s and 1960s. Career Bonson started his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Wolverhamp ...

to Scunthorpe in exchange. Signing for the club on their return to Division One, he put in a number of strong performances alongside the club's other main strikers,

Derek Tapscott Derek Robert Tapscott (30 June 1932 – 12 June 2008) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a forward. Tapscott played for Barry Town, Arsenal, Cardiff City, Newport County, Cinderford Town, Haverfordwest County and Carmarthen ...

and Graham Moore, but was allowed to leave to join rivals Swansea Town. Spending one year at Swansea, Donnelly went on to finish his career with spells at

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and

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before later serving as manager of

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in two separate spells.

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