Tony Grealish facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anthony Patrick Grealish | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Paddington, London, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 April 2013 (aged 56) | ||
| Place of death | Ilfracombe, Devon, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Leyton Orient | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1979 | Leyton Orient | 171 | (10) |
| 1979–1981 | Luton Town | 78 | (2) |
| 1981–1984 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 100 | (6) |
| 1984–1986 | West Bromwich Albion | 65 | (5) |
| 1986–1987 | Manchester City | 11 | (0) |
| 1987–1990 | Rotherham United | 110 | (7) |
| 1990–1992 | Walsall | 36 | (1) |
| 1992–1995 | Bromsgrove Rovers | 18 | (0) |
| Total | 589 | (31) | |
| International career | |||
| 1976–1985 | Republic of Ireland | 45 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Anthony Patrick Grealish (born September 21, 1956 – died April 23, 2013) was a professional footballer. He played as a midfielder on the field. Tony was born in England, but his parents were Irish. Because of his family background, he played for the Republic of Ireland internationally.
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Tony's Football Journey
Tony Grealish was born in Paddington, London. He played for many different football clubs during his career. These clubs included Leyton Orient and Luton Town. He also played for Brighton & Hove Albion and West Bromwich Albion. Later, he joined Manchester City and Rotherham United. His journey continued with Walsall and Bromsgrove Rovers.
Playing for Brighton
One of Tony's big moments was when he was the captain for Brighton. He led the team in the 1983 FA Cup Final. This is a very important football match in England.
International Games
Tony also played for his country, the Republic of Ireland. He was the captain for Ireland 17 times. Between 1976 and 1985, he played in 45 games. He scored 8 goals for his country. Tony also played in 13 matches to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
Tony Grealish passed away on April 23, 2013. He was 56 years old.
Achievements and Awards
Tony Grealish received a special award during his career.
- PFA Team of the Year: 1988–89 Fourth Division
This award means he was chosen as one of the best players in his league. Football experts pick the top players for this team each year.
See also
- List of Republic of Ireland international footballers born outside the Republic of Ireland
