Vinny McCarthy

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Vinny McCarthy
Personal information
Full name Vinny McCarthy
Date of birth (1955-09-27) 27 September 1955 (age 67)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1976–87 Waterford United 242 (42)
1976 → Utah Golden Spikers (loan)
1979 → Los Angeles Skyhawks (loan)
1987–88 Shamrock Rovers 20 (2)
1988–91 Waterford United
1991–92 Cobh Ramblers 36 (0)
1992–93 Waterford United 15 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vinny McCarthy (born 27 September 1955 ) is a Scottish former soccer player.

1976 Utah Golden Spikers Vinny McCarthy.jpg
1976 Utah Golden Spikers

Having had a spell at Partick Thistle in Scotland, McCarthy was signed by Manchester United although injury restricted his opportunities at Old Trafford. After a short stay in Manchester, McCarthy was signed by Waterford United on the same day as Bobby Charlton. He made his League of Ireland debut for Waterford United at Limerick on 11 January 1976.

McCarthy signed for Shamrock Rovers in July 1987. [1]

He made a scoring debut in a League Cup game in Longford on 23 August. [2]

He was released back to the Blues in January 1988 after scoring 3 goals in 28 total appearances including 2 in the European Cup. [3]

McCarthy represented the League of Ireland at Inter-League level.

Honours

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References

  1. ↑ "Subscription" . The Irish Times . Dublin. 31 July 1987. ISSN   0791-5144.
  2. ↑ "Subscription" . The Irish Times . Dublin. 24 August 1987. ISSN   0791-5144.
  3. ↑ "Subscription" . The Irish Times . Dublin. 22 January 1988. ISSN   0791-5144.
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