Amby Fogarty facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ambrose Gerald Fogarty | ||
| Date of birth | 11 September 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 3 January 2016 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Limerick, Ireland | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1953–1955 | Bohemians | 29 | (8) |
| 1955–1957 | Glentoran | 40 | (10) |
| 1957–1963 | Sunderland | 152 | (37) |
| 1963–1966 | Hartlepool United | 127 | (22) |
| 1966–1969 | Cork Hibernians | 40 | (3) |
| 1969–1971 | Cork Celtic | 29 | (3) |
| 1971–1972 | Drumcondra | 15 | (4) |
| 1972–1973 | Limerick | 20 | (0) |
| 1973–1974 | Bray Wanderers | ? | (?) |
| 1974–1976 | Athlone Town | 1 | (0) |
| 1976–1978 | Galway Rovers | 6 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1960–1964 | Republic of Ireland | 11 | (3) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1966–1969 | Cork Hibernians | ||
| 1969–1971 | Cork Celtic | ||
| 1971–1972 | Drumcondra | ||
| 1972–1974 | Bray Wanderers | ||
| 1974–1976 | Athlone Town | ||
| 1976–1978 | Galway Rovers | ||
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Ambrose "Amby" Gerald Fogarty (born September 11, 1933 – died January 4, 2016) was a famous Irish professional football player. He was known for his skills as a midfielder. Amby played for many clubs in Ireland and England. Later, he also became a successful football manager.
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Amby Fogarty's Playing Career
Amby Fogarty started his football journey in Ireland. He played for clubs like Bohemians and Glentoran. His talent soon took him to England.
Time at Sunderland
From 1957 to 1963, Amby played for Sunderland. He scored a goal in his very first home game at Roker Park against Chelsea. During his time there, he played alongside other football legends. These included Charlie Hurley and Brian Clough.
Playing for Hartlepool United
After Sunderland, Amby joined Hartlepool United in 1963. He made history in 1964. He became the first player from Hartlepool to play for his country. This was when he earned his last of 11 caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team.
International Matches for Ireland
Amby Fogarty played a total of 11 times for the Republic of Ireland national football team. His first international game was on May 11, 1960. It was a friendly match against West Germany in Düsseldorf. Ireland won that game 1-0.
Amby Fogarty as a Manager
After his playing career, Amby Fogarty became a football manager. He managed several teams in Ireland.
Managing Different Clubs
Amby was a player-manager for Drumcondra F.C. starting in March 1971. He also managed Cork Hibernians and Cork Celtic. Later, he took charge of Limerick.
Famous Match with Athlone Town
One of his most famous moments as a manager was with Athlone Town. In the 1975–76 UEFA Cup, his team played against the famous Italian club A.C. Milan. Athlone Town managed a fantastic 0–0 draw against them. This was a huge achievement for the Irish club.
First Manager of Galway Rovers
In 1977, Amby Fogarty became the very first manager of Galway Rovers. He helped set up the team and guide them in their early days.
See also
In Spanish: Amby Fogarty para niños
