Tony Grealish
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Tony Grealish is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He represented the Republic of Ireland
45 times, through his Irish ancestry.
, London
.
He made his international debut on 24 March 1976 in a 3-0 win against Norway and his final appearance came in a 4-1 World Cup qualifier defeat against Denmark on 13 November 1985.
Having played both soccer and Gaelic football
as a teenager, he made his league debut for Leyton Orient in 1974 and finished his playing career at Walsall in 1992.
In between he also played for Luton Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Bromwich Albion, Manchester City and Rotherham United.
He captained Brighton in the 1983 FA Cup Final
. The opponents were Manchester United and, after a drawn final at Wembley, Brighton lost the replay 4-0.
Since hanging up his boots, Grealish has dabbled in management at non-league level with Bromsgrove Rovers and Atherstone United.
Republic of Ireland national football team
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45 times, through his Irish ancestry.
Football career
Grealish was born in PaddingtonPaddington
Paddington is a district within the City of Westminster, in central London, England. Formerly a metropolitan borough, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater London in 1965...
, London
London
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.
He made his international debut on 24 March 1976 in a 3-0 win against Norway and his final appearance came in a 4-1 World Cup qualifier defeat against Denmark on 13 November 1985.
Having played both soccer and Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
as a teenager, he made his league debut for Leyton Orient in 1974 and finished his playing career at Walsall in 1992.
In between he also played for Luton Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Bromwich Albion, Manchester City and Rotherham United.
He captained Brighton in the 1983 FA Cup Final
1983 FA Cup Final
The 1983 FA Cup Final was contested by Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium.Manchester United were the favourites, as Brighton had been relegated from the First Division that season...
. The opponents were Manchester United and, after a drawn final at Wembley, Brighton lost the replay 4-0.
Since hanging up his boots, Grealish has dabbled in management at non-league level with Bromsgrove Rovers and Atherstone United.