John Delamere (footballer)

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John Delamere
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-02-18) 18 February 1956 (age 68)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1976–1978 Shelbourne
1978 Sligo Rovers
1978–1980 Shelbourne
1980 Limerick
1980–1981 Cork United
1981–1983 PEC Zwolle 16 (3)
1983–84 Shelbourne
1984 SV SVV
1984–1985 Hammond Lane
1985–1986 Home Farm
1986–1987 Longford Town
1987 Athlone Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Delamere (born 18 February 1956) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

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Playing career

Delamere played in Ireland with Shelbourne, Limerick and Sligo Rovers. [1] At Shelbourne he was their topscorer for a few seasons. [2] [3] He signed for Sligo Rovers in January 1978 to replace Mick Leonard. [4]

He also played for Cork United, Hammond Lane, Home Farm, Longford Town and Athlone Town. [5] [6]

Delamere was the top scorer in the 1978–79 League of Ireland season, scoring 2 goals for Sligo and 15 goals for Shelbourne. [7]

He spent the 1981–82 season with Dutch club PEC Zwolle. [8] Author Gerjos Weelink described Delamere as a "purebred cult figure". [9]

Later life

As of September 2009, he was the President of amateur club Galty Celtic, and also sponsored the club's kits. [3]

Personal life

Delamere's step-brother Paddy Turner was also a footballer. [10]

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