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Joe Gilroy

b. 1941

Scottish footballer (born 1941)

Association football player Association football coach
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About Joe Gilroy

Born 1941. Joe Gilroy is a British association football player and association football coach.

Joseph Gilroy (born 19 October 1941) is a Scottish former football forward.

Joe Gilroy began his career with Queens Park, where at 16 years old he made 8 appearances alongside Sir Alex Ferguson. He studied at The Scottish School of Physical Education with Craig Brown and Andy Roxburgh. During this time he gained his full SFA coaching badge and was a staff coach in 1963. That year he signed for Montrose to play alongside Gordon Wallace.

Gilroy then joined Clyde managed by John Prentice, playing with Jim McLean, Harry Hood and Davie White and 44 goals in 106 games saw him sign for Fulham where he joined Johnny Haynes, George Cohen and Allan Clark. Returning to Scotland he was appointed coach of Falkirk with John Prentice as Manager.

Honours Player Highlands Park NFL Championship: Runners-up: 1973 NFL Cup: 1973

Individual Clyde FC Hall of Fame: 2014 Inductee Inducted as part of the 1966–67 Clyde squad.

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Important facts

Born
19 October 1941, Glasgow
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Joseph Gilroy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joe Gilroy?

Scottish footballer (born 1941)

When was Joe Gilroy born?

Joe Gilroy was born on 19 October 1941 in Glasgow.

What is Joe Gilroy's occupation?

Joe Gilroy is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Joe Gilroy?

Joe Gilroy is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joe Gilroy

· Wikidata: Q6210043

· DBpedia: Joe Gilroy

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