About John O'Mara
Born 1947. John O'Mara is a British association football player.
Later years
1972–1975 O'Mara joined Third Division club Blackburn Rovers in September 1972 for a then-club record £50,000.
1975–1977 O'Mara fulfilled a personal ambition by moving to South Africa in 1975, having wished to emigrate to the country in 1967, a request which was denied by his parents. O'Mara played into the 1979–80 season and departed the club in November. O'Mara joined Kent League First Division club Ramsgate in November 1979 and scored four goals during the remainder of the 1979–80 season.
Personal life An engineer by trade, O'Mara worked as a miner and served his apprenticeship at Chislet Colliery at 1968, delaying his move from Margate to Wimbledon to complete it. As of 2012, O'Mara was residing in Margate.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John O'Mara?
English footballer (born 1947)
When was John O'Mara born?
John O'Mara was born on 19 March 1947 in Farnworth.
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John O'Mara is an association football player.
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John O'Mara is British.
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