About John Grace
Born 1964. John Grace is an Irish association football player.
John Michael Grace (born 16 February 1964) is an Irish former footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Colchester United. He also played in the League of Ireland and the Irish Football League.
Career
Born in Dublin, Grace started playing for amateur club Tolka Rovers as a youth, before earning a move to the Football League with Colchester United, signing alongside fellow Irishman Mark Kinsella. making his debut in a 1–1 away draw with Chesterfield on 18 August 1989. His stay in England lasted just five months, and he made his final appearance in a U's shirt on 5 January 1990, a 1–0 home defeat to Stockport County.
Grace returned to Ireland to play for Kilkenny City following his Colchester exit, and later played in Northern Ireland for Crusaders and Glentoran, and once again in the Republic of Ireland for Waterford United and Monaghan United.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Grace?
Irish soccer player
When was John Grace born?
John Grace was born on 16 February 1964 in Dublin.
What is John Grace's occupation?
John Grace is an association football player.
What nationality is John Grace?
John Grace is Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Grace (Irish footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Grace. https://biography.guide/john-grace-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Grace." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-grace-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Grace." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-grace-association-football-player/.
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