Mauricio Taricco
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Mauricio Ricardo Taricco (born 10 March 1973 in Buenos Aires
) is an Argentinian
professional footballer and football coach who is currently assistant manager to Gus Poyet at Football League Championship
team Brighton & Hove Albion
. Taricco notably played Premier League football for Tottenham Hotspur
, having also appeared for Argentinos Juniors
, Ipswich Town
, West Ham United
and A.S. Villasimius.
in Buenos Aires
in 1993, he came through the club's famous youth team to make his first team debut in 1993. After only one season in the first team he signed with FIFA agent Marcelo Houseman who made the transfer to Ipswich Town
in England
.
in 1998, becoming George Graham
's first signing at the club. Taricco was a regular in the first team for much of the time he spent at the club. His debut came against Wimbledon
which ended goalless, with his full debut against Middlesbrough
also ending in a 0–0 draw. He went on to make 158 appearances for Spurs, scoring two goals.
manager Alan Pardew
signed him on a free transfer and stated he was very pleased Taricco was at the club. However, his West Ham career was short-lived as he tore his hamstring 27 minutes into his debut against Millwall
Taricco then offered to have his contract with the club cancelled, which the club accepted, marking Taricco's retirement from professional football. At the time Alan Pardew
commented that it was one of the most honest things he had ever known a footballer to do.
and played in the minor leagues, where he captained A.S. Villasimius.
on 29 October.
Taricco was sent off again, this time receiving a straight red card, during the 3-0 away defeat to Championship League leaders Southampton on 19 November.
at English
team Brighton & Hove Albion
.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
) is an Argentinian
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
professional footballer and football coach who is currently assistant manager to Gus Poyet at Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
team Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
. Taricco notably played Premier League football for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
, having also appeared for Argentinos Juniors
Argentinos Juniors
Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early...
, Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
, West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
and A.S. Villasimius.
Argentinos Juniors
Taricco began his football career at Argentinos JuniorsArgentinos Juniors
Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early...
in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
in 1993, he came through the club's famous youth team to make his first team debut in 1993. After only one season in the first team he signed with FIFA agent Marcelo Houseman who made the transfer to Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Ipswich Town
Taricco arrived at Ipswich Town from Argentinos Juniors for around £150,000 in September 1994, making his debut soon after in a desperate 3-0 home defeat by Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup. His league debut did not arrive until the following season, in a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion in Division One on 26th August 1995. Taricco quickly made an impression as a solid defender blessed with immaculate passing ability and considerable attacking flair, and he went on to make 47 appearances that season. Mauricio began 1996-97 with his first goal for Ipswich in a 5-2 win over Reading. His burgeoning talent earned him the supporters vote for player of the year, and he confirmed his popularity with a goal against rivals Norwich City on the evening that he collected the award. Ipswich's 2-0 victory that night went a long way towards securing their place in the play-offs. There they were edged out by Sheffield United and Taricco's disappointment was clear to see. Mauricio made another 53 appearances as Ipswich missed out in the play-offs again in 1997-98. An eventful season saw them enjoy a thrilling League Cup run, in which Taricco scored against both Manchester United - a superb long-range, curling effort - and Chelsea. Continued good form at the start of 1998-99, which included a spectacular goal following a run from inside his own half against Crystal Palace, caught the attention of Tottenham Hotspur, whose bid of £1.775m Ipswich found impossible to refuse. His final game for the club turned out to be a 2-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 3rd November 1998, when he was stretchered off in the last few minutes.Tottenham Hotspur
He transferred to Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
in 1998, becoming George Graham
George Graham (footballer)
George Graham is a Scottish former football player and manager. He is best remembered for his success at Arsenal, as a player in the 1970s and then as manager from 1986 until 1995.-Early life:...
's first signing at the club. Taricco was a regular in the first team for much of the time he spent at the club. His debut came against Wimbledon
Wimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
which ended goalless, with his full debut against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
also ending in a 0–0 draw. He went on to make 158 appearances for Spurs, scoring two goals.
West Ham United
He left Spurs in 2004 after falling out of favour at Spurs. West Ham UnitedWest Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
manager Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew
Alan Scott Pardew is an English football manager and former player, currently the manager of Newcastle United....
signed him on a free transfer and stated he was very pleased Taricco was at the club. However, his West Ham career was short-lived as he tore his hamstring 27 minutes into his debut against Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
Taricco then offered to have his contract with the club cancelled, which the club accepted, marking Taricco's retirement from professional football. At the time Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew
Alan Scott Pardew is an English football manager and former player, currently the manager of Newcastle United....
commented that it was one of the most honest things he had ever known a footballer to do.
A.S. Villasimius
Tarrico then moved to ItalyItaly
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and played in the minor leagues, where he captained A.S. Villasimius.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Taricco made a return to professional football while Assistant Manager at Brighton and Hove Albion. After not playing for six years he started at left back for an FA Cup clash between Brighton and Woking. Taricco was sent off for a second bookable offence after 105 minutes. Brighton went on to win the game on penalties. Taricco once again retired from professional football on 3 October, 2011. He came back out of retirement when he played against Birmingham CityBirmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
on 29 October.
Taricco was sent off again, this time receiving a straight red card, during the 3-0 away defeat to Championship League leaders Southampton on 19 November.
Brighton & Hove Albion
On 10 November 2009, it was announced that Taricco would be assistant manager to Gustavo PoyetGustavo Poyet
Gustavo Augusto Gus Poyet Domínguez is a former Uruguay international footballer and current manager of English side Brighton & Hove Albion.During his playing career, Poyet featured for teams including Real Zaragoza, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur....
at English
Football in England
Association football is a national sport in England, where the first modern set of rules for the code were established in 1863, which were a major influence on the development of the modern Laws of the Game...
team Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
.