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Tony Spearing

b. 1964

English footballer (born 1964)

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Born 1964. Tony Spearing is a British association football player.

Anthony Spearing (born 7 October 1964) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Norwich City, Stoke City, Oxford United, Leicester City, Plymouth Argyle and Peterborough United.

Playing career Spearing was born in Romford and began his career with Norwich City and was a member of their youth team that won the 1983 FA Youth Cup, beating Everton in a replayed final. His first two seasons at Carrow Road saw Spearing in the reserves and also spent time out on loan in 1984–85 at Stoke City (making nine appearances) and Oxford United (making five appearances). After leaving The Hawthorns in January 2015, he was immediately appointed as Head of Scouting & Recruitment at Reading, teaming up once again with former Albion Head Coach, Steve Clarke.

On 8 April 2016 Spearing was announced as the newly appointed Head of Football Recruitment at his former club Norwich City.

Career statistics Source:

A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Anglo-Italian Cup, Football League Trophy, Full Members' Cup and Screen Sport Super Cup.

Honours Norwich City Football League Second Division champions: 1985–86 FA Youth Cup winner: 1983

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Who is Tony Spearing?

English footballer (born 1964)

When was Tony Spearing born?

Tony Spearing was born on 7 October 1964 in Romford.

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Tony Spearing is an association football player.

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Tony Spearing is British.

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Β· Wikipedia: Tony Spearing

Β· Wikidata: Q7823467

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