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DeutschVinny McCarthy
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vinny McCarthy | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976–87 | Waterford United | 242 | (42) |
| 1976 | → Utah Golden Spikers (loan) | ||
| 1979 | → Los Angeles Skyhawks (loan) | ||
| 1987–88 | Shamrock Rovers | 20 | (2) |
| 1988–91 | Waterford United | ||
| 1991–92 | Cobh Ramblers | 36 | (0) |
| 1992–93 | Waterford United | 15 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Vinny McCarthy (born 27 September 1955 ) is a Scottish former soccer player.
Having had a spell at Partick Thistle in Scotland, McCarthy was signed by Manchester United although injury restricted his opportunities at Old Trafford. After a short stay in Manchester, McCarthy was signed by Waterford United on the same day as Bobby Charlton. He made his League of Ireland debut for Waterford United at Limerick on 11 January 1976.
McCarthy signed for Shamrock Rovers in July 1987.[1]
He made a scoring debut in a League Cup game in Longford on 23 August.[2]
He was released back to the Blues in January 1988 after scoring 3 goals in 28 total appearances including 2 in the European Cup.[3]
McCarthy represented the League of Ireland at Inter-League level.
Honours
[edit]- FAI Cup: 1
- Waterford United 1980
- League of Ireland First Division: 1
- Waterford United 1989/90
References
[edit]- ^ "Subscription". The Irish Times. Dublin. 31 July 1987. ISSN 0791-5144.
- ^ "Subscription". The Irish Times. Dublin. 24 August 1987. ISSN 0791-5144.
- ^ "Subscription". The Irish Times. Dublin. 22 January 1988. ISSN 0791-5144.