Tony Fitzpatrick (footballer)
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Anthony "Tony" Fitzpatrick (born 3 March 1956 in Glasgow
) is a Scottish
former football
player and manager. He made a record 351 league appearances (458 in all competitions) for St. Mirren
in two spells, playing for Bristol City
in the two intervening seasons. His record has since been beaten by Hugh Murray.
Fitzpatrick was made captain of St. Mirren at the age of 17 by the then manager Alex Ferguson
.
During his time with the Paisley
club he captained them to the 1987 Scottish Cup Final
and made a substitute appearance as the team defeated Dundee United
to lift the trophy. He also managed the club between 1988 and 1991 and again between 1996 and 1998. He infamously burst his nose tripping up on a ripple in the carpet at the Tennent's Sixes in 1985.
Tony had a spell as Youth Development Manager at Livingston
prior to the club entering administration. Following this he decided to change his focus and concentrate on an interest of his, developing peoples self-esteem and confidence through sport and groupwork. He now runs Kan-Do Sports Training and Development, working with both adults and teenagers seeking to return to employment by developing their 'soft skills'.
Glasgow
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) is a Scottish
Scotland
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former football
Football (soccer)
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player and manager. He made a record 351 league appearances (458 in all competitions) for St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
in two spells, playing for Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
in the two intervening seasons. His record has since been beaten by Hugh Murray.
Fitzpatrick was made captain of St. Mirren at the age of 17 by the then manager Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE is a Scottish association football manager and former player, currently managing Manchester United, where he has been in charge since 1986...
.
During his time with the Paisley
Paisley
Paisley is the largest town in the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland and serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area...
club he captained them to the 1987 Scottish Cup Final
Scottish Cup 1986-87
The 1986–87 Scottish Cup was the 102nd staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The Cup was won by St. Mirren who defeated Dundee United in the final...
and made a substitute appearance as the team defeated Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
to lift the trophy. He also managed the club between 1988 and 1991 and again between 1996 and 1998. He infamously burst his nose tripping up on a ripple in the carpet at the Tennent's Sixes in 1985.
Tony had a spell as Youth Development Manager at Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
prior to the club entering administration. Following this he decided to change his focus and concentrate on an interest of his, developing peoples self-esteem and confidence through sport and groupwork. He now runs Kan-Do Sports Training and Development, working with both adults and teenagers seeking to return to employment by developing their 'soft skills'.