Name Mick McCarthy Role Football player | Died May 21, 1973 | |
Mick mccarthy gets frightened by nothing
Mick McCarthy (22 December 1911 – 21 May 1973) was an Ireland international footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent the majority of his career playing in the League of Ireland for Shamrock Rovers, helping the club win three league titles and three FAI Cups.
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- Mick mccarthy gets frightened by nothing
- Mick mccarthy 5 year montage 21 07 11
- Club career
- Ireland
- League of Ireland XI
- Death
- Honours
- References
Mick mccarthy 5 year montage 21 07 11
Club career
McCarthy originally came from Blackrock, Cork and as a youth he played hurling as well as association football. He played for Cork Bohemians and Fordsons before signing for Shamrock Rovers on 6 November 1931. A number of Scottish clubs, as well as Birmingham City, made enquiries about signing him before he opted to join Rovers. In 1931–32 he was part of Rovers team that won the treble, winning the League of Ireland, the FAI Cup and the League of Ireland Shield. Other members of the team included Jimmy Daly, John Joe Flood, Paddy Moore, Owen Kinsella, David Byrne, John Burke and William Glen. After three years at Rovers, McCarthy joined Sheffield United. He was signed by United following an impressive performance in a 2–2 draw between Rovers and United in the Duggan Cup. He made his debut for Sheffield United against Manchester United on 1 September 1934 in a 3–2 league win. However a serious thigh injury forced him to return to Ireland. Despite been told he would never play again, McCarthy made a comeback and after a short spell at Brideville he rejoined Shamrock Rovers in 1936–37.
Ireland
On 8 May 1932 McCarthy made his one and only appearance for Ireland in a 2–0 away win against the Netherlands at the Olympic Stadium.
League of Ireland XI
On 14 April 1941 McCarthy represented the League of Ireland XI against the Irish League XI at Windsor Park.
Death
McCarthy died in his home in Clonskeagh in May 1973.
Honours
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