Jimmy Conway (footballer)
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James Patrick "Jimmy" Conway (born 10 August 1946) was an international Irish
football midfielder
who played professionally in Ireland, England and the United States. He earned 20 caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team
and coached extensively at the professional and collegiate levels in the United States.
in 1964 as a senior in his home city. In 1966, he moved to Fulham
. A midfielder or winger, he spent ten years at Craven Cottage, scoring 67 times in 314 League games before a £30,000 fee brought him north to join Manchester City in August 1976. He was a member of the Fulham side that reached the 1975 FA Cup Final
. He played with his brother John
at Fulham and his brother Tom
also played professionally. Having played just 13 times for City, he moved to the Portland Timbers
of the North American Soccer League
for £10,000 on January 17, 1978. He spent three seasons with the Timbers.
.
. In 1982, he became the head coach of the Pacific University
men's team. In 1988, he became the first collegiate head men's soccer coach in Oregon State University
history. He coached the Beavers from 1988 to 1996, and compiled a 97-89-13 record at the helm. In November 2000, he became an assistant coach with the Portland Timbers
of the USL First Division
.
His son, Paul
also had a professional career.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
football midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who played professionally in Ireland, England and the United States. He earned 20 caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
and coached extensively at the professional and collegiate levels in the United States.
Professional
Born in Dublin, Conway began his career with Stella Maris Football Club, the famous nursery schoolboy club. From Drumcondra he moved to BohemiansBohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in 1964 as a senior in his home city. In 1966, he moved to Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
. A midfielder or winger, he spent ten years at Craven Cottage, scoring 67 times in 314 League games before a £30,000 fee brought him north to join Manchester City in August 1976. He was a member of the Fulham side that reached the 1975 FA Cup Final
1975 FA Cup Final
The 1975 FA Cup Final was contested by West Ham United and Fulham at Wembley. The Fulham team contained two former England captains in former West Ham captain Bobby Moore, making his last appearance at Wembley, and Alan Mullery. West Ham won 2–0, with the two goals scored by Alan Taylor...
. He played with his brother John
John Conway (footballer)
John Conway was an Irish footballer in the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Dublin.John was a midfielder who played for Bohemians amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland. He made 2 appearances in European competition for Bohs and won the FAI Cup with the club in 1970. Between 1971...
at Fulham and his brother Tom
Tom Conway (footballer)
Tom Conway was an Irish soccer player during the 1980s and 1990s. He comes from a famous footballing family with brothers Jimmy and John also being noted players.-Career:He made his League of Ireland debut for Athlone Town A.F.C...
also played professionally. Having played just 13 times for City, he moved to the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (NASL)
The Portland Timbers were a team in the North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1982. The name has been used by two other soccer franchises: the Timbers of the WSA/APSL, Portland Timbers of the USL and the current team which began play as part of Major League Soccer in 2011.-History:In January...
of the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
for £10,000 on January 17, 1978. He spent three seasons with the Timbers.
International
At the international level, Conway earned 20 caps for the Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
.
Manager
In 1980, Conway became a player-coach with the Portland TimbersPortland Timbers (NASL)
The Portland Timbers were a team in the North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1982. The name has been used by two other soccer franchises: the Timbers of the WSA/APSL, Portland Timbers of the USL and the current team which began play as part of Major League Soccer in 2011.-History:In January...
. In 1982, he became the head coach of the Pacific University
Pacific University
Pacific University is a private university located in Oregon, United States. The first campus began more than 160 years ago and is located about 38 km west of Portland in Forest Grove...
men's team. In 1988, he became the first collegiate head men's soccer coach in Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
history. He coached the Beavers from 1988 to 1996, and compiled a 97-89-13 record at the helm. In November 2000, he became an assistant coach with the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
.
His son, Paul
Paul Conway (soccer)
Paul Conway is a retired American soccer forward who spent five seasons in the English lower divisions before returning to the United States. He was the 2001 United Soccer Leagues leading goal scorer and MVP...
also had a professional career.