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Fullname: Joseph Leo Coen
aka: Joe Coen
Born: 4.12.1911
Birthplace: Glasgow
Signed: 7 March 1931
Position: Goalkeeper
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Biog

Goalkeeper Joe Coen was signed by Celtic from Clydebank in March 1931 as cover for the great John Thomson.

Following the tragic death of Thomson it was Johnny Falconer who initially took over in goals but Coen eventually made his Celtic debut in place of the injured Falconer in a 1-1 league draw at home to Clyde on October 10th.

He played a total of three first team games before being freed in May 1932.

He joined Luton Town in 1934 and established himself as first choice keeper. He joined the RAF at the outbreak of WW2 and was killed while training to be a pilot on 15th October 1941 aged 29. He is on the Footballers' Roll of Honour and buried at Holy Trinity Churchyard, Biscot, Luton.

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