Eddie Gannon
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Eddie Gannon was an Dublin-born Irish professional footballer.
He began his career in his native city with Shelbourne F.C.
before transferring to Distillery F.C. then back to Shels before signing for Notts County in August 1946.
He made a big impression in Nottingham and was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in March 1949.
After a successful career, Eddie returned to Shelbourne F.C.
where he acted as player manager from 1955 until 1957 http://www.shelbournefc.com/features.php?id=35.
Signed for Transport F.C.
in February 1957 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1957/0202/Pg003.html#Ar00306:1D225420326B16727519528D1A32541C426C.
He also won 14 caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team
, his first appearance coming on 5 December 1948 in a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland. He played for the Republic of Ireland between 1948 and 1955
His nephew Mick Gannon
was later capped by his country as well.
He began his career in his native city with Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
before transferring to Distillery F.C. then back to Shels before signing for Notts County in August 1946.
He made a big impression in Nottingham and was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in March 1949.
After a successful career, Eddie returned to Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
where he acted as player manager from 1955 until 1957 http://www.shelbournefc.com/features.php?id=35.
Signed for Transport F.C.
Transport F.C.
Transport F.C. were a football club in Ireland who played in the League of Ireland for fourteen seasons from 1948/49 to 1961/62.During their time in the League of Ireland, Transport played their home matches for the first three seasons in the Carlisle Grounds in Bray, Co...
in February 1957 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1957/0202/Pg003.html#Ar00306:1D225420326B16727519528D1A32541C426C.
He also won 14 caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
, his first appearance coming on 5 December 1948 in a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland. He played for the Republic of Ireland between 1948 and 1955
His nephew Mick Gannon
Mick Gannon
Mick Gannon was an Irish football player in the 1970s who played for Shelbourne and for Shamrock Rovers.Mick was a diminutive but tenacious right-back who enjoyed a long and successful career in the League of Ireland...
was later capped by his country as well.
External links
- Eddie Gannon, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database