About Tony Vessey
Born 1961. Tony Vessey is a British association football player.
Anthony William Vessey (born 28 November 1961) is an English former footballer who played as a full-back. He started his career at Brighton & Hove Albion, but made just one appearance and was released in 1982. He subsequently played for Vasalund in Sweden, and in non-league football with Steyning Town, Worthing, Crawley Town and Burgess Hill Town. Vessey also had a spell as player-manager at Crawley Town.
Career Vessey was born in Derby and played youth football for Derby Boys before joining Brighton & Hove Albion as an apprentice in 1978. He signed a professional contract with the club in 1979, made his debut for Brighton against Coventry City on 7 March 1981, before being released at the end of the following season, having only made 1 appearance for the club.
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Who is Tony Vessey?
English footballer
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Tony Vessey was born on 28 November 1961 in Derby.
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Tony Vessey is an association football player.
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Tony Vessey is British.
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