Tom McAnearney
Scottish footballer
About Tom McAnearney
Lived 1933 – 2012 (aged 79). Tom McAnearney was a British association football player and association football coach.
Tom McAnearney (6 January 1933 – 14 February 2012) was a Scottish football player and manager.
Born in Dundee, he played at Sheffield Wednesday, with his brother Jim, and later at Peterborough United and Aldershot. After he retired he joined the Sheffield Wednesday coaching staff. He spent one season as manager of Crewe Alexandra.
In the early 1970s he took over as manager at Aldershot and managed them to their first ever promotion during the 1972-73 season and their highest ever league finish the following season.
McAnearney died on 14 February 2012, aged 79, from undisclosed causes.
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Who was Tom McAnearney?
Scottish footballer (1933-2012)
When was Tom McAnearney born?
Tom McAnearney was born on 6 January 1933 in Dundee.
When did Tom McAnearney die?
Tom McAnearney died on 14 February 2012.
What was Tom McAnearney's occupation?
Tom McAnearney was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Tom McAnearney?
Tom McAnearney was British.
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