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Role
  
Football player

Name
  
Jim Tansey

1975–1981
  
Australia

Years
  
Team


Date of birth
  
(1953-08-08) 8 August 1953 (age 62)

Place of birth
  
Liverpool, England

1982 Heidelberg United v South Melbourne 2-0


Jim Tansey (born 8 August 1953) is an Australian former association football player.

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Biography

The son of Everton footballer Jimmy Tansey, Tansey was born in Liverpool, England in 1953. He emigrated to Australia in 1974.

Club career

Tansey began his senior playing career for South Liverpool F.C.. After moving to Australia, he played for Slavia Melbourne in the Victorian State League. With the start of the National Soccer League (NSL), Tansey moved to Heidelberg-Alexander. He later played for NSL club Footscray JUST.

International career

Between 1975 and 1981, Tansey played 20 full international matches for Australia.

Personal

  • Argus Medal: 1976
  • FFA Football Hall of Fame - Medal of Excellence: 2010
  • Club

  • Heidelberg: 1980 Grand Final Winner
  • References

    Jim Tansey Wikipedia