Tony Macken
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Anthony "Tony" Macken is an Irish
former professional football player. He was born in Dublin.
, Glentoran F.C.
(1969-1973) and Waterford United F.C. in Ireland before moving to Derby County F.C.
in August 1974 for a fee of £30,000. Manager Dave Mackay left Macken in the reserves for the whole of the 1974/75 season.
After a spell on loan at Portsmouth, Macken finally made his league debut on Saturday, 27 December 1975 in a 2-0 win at home to Aston Villa. He again went on loan to Portsmouth in February 1976. His only other appearance for Derby in the season was in a 1-0 loss again against Villa. In all competitions he made thirty-seven appearances for the Rams, including eight as a substitute bafore moving to play in America in 1977.
After spells with Washington and Dallas, he returned to England with Walsall in October 1977. He starred in Walsall 1979/80 promotion team and scored once for them in 190 games before returning home to Ireland in June 1982 where he played for and managed Waterford United
and Drogheda United
. He managed Drogheda United to be League Cup winners in 1983/84. And was assistant manager to Ray Treacy
when Shamrock Rovers won the League Championship in 1993/94.
He won his single Republic of Ireland cap - a 1-0 defeat at home to Spain on 9 February 1977.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
former professional football player. He was born in Dublin.
Career
Macken was a right back or midfielder who played for Home Farm F.C.Home Farm F.C.
Home Farm Football Club is an Irish football club based in Whitehall, Dublin. Originally founded in 1928, the club joined the League of Ireland in 1972 after merging with Drumcondra. Following this merger they were briefly known as Home Farm Drumcondra...
, Glentoran F.C.
Glentoran F.C.
Glentoran F.C. is a semi-professional, football club in Northern Ireland. The club was founded in 1882 and plays its home games at the Oval in east Belfast. Club colours are green, red, and black.Glentoran's biggest rivals are Linfield...
(1969-1973) and Waterford United F.C. in Ireland before moving to Derby County F.C.
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
in August 1974 for a fee of £30,000. Manager Dave Mackay left Macken in the reserves for the whole of the 1974/75 season.
After a spell on loan at Portsmouth, Macken finally made his league debut on Saturday, 27 December 1975 in a 2-0 win at home to Aston Villa. He again went on loan to Portsmouth in February 1976. His only other appearance for Derby in the season was in a 1-0 loss again against Villa. In all competitions he made thirty-seven appearances for the Rams, including eight as a substitute bafore moving to play in America in 1977.
After spells with Washington and Dallas, he returned to England with Walsall in October 1977. He starred in Walsall 1979/80 promotion team and scored once for them in 190 games before returning home to Ireland in June 1982 where he played for and managed Waterford United
Waterford United
Waterford United is an Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930 and hails from Waterford. Originally the club was based at Kilcohan Park greyhound stadium, but have now moved to the Waterford Regional Sports...
and Drogheda United
Drogheda United
Drogheda United Football Club is an Irish football club currently playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club hails from Drogheda, Ireland and, since 1979, plays its home matches at Hunky Dorys Park....
. He managed Drogheda United to be League Cup winners in 1983/84. And was assistant manager to Ray Treacy
Ray Treacy
Ray Treacy , is an Irish former professional footballer.-Playing career:He played 42 times for the Republic of Ireland national football team between 1966 and 1980...
when Shamrock Rovers won the League Championship in 1993/94.
He won his single Republic of Ireland cap - a 1-0 defeat at home to Spain on 9 February 1977.
As a player
- Irish Premier LeagueIrish Premier LeagueThe IFA Premiership – formerly the Irish Premier League, and before that the Irish Football League–and still known in popular parlance simply as the Irish League, is the national football league in Northern Ireland, and was historically the league for the whole of Ireland. Clubs in the league are...
Championship: 2- Glentoran F.C.Glentoran F.C.Glentoran F.C. is a semi-professional, football club in Northern Ireland. The club was founded in 1882 and plays its home games at the Oval in east Belfast. Club colours are green, red, and black.Glentoran's biggest rivals are Linfield...
- 1969/70, 1971/72
- Glentoran F.C.
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 1- Waterford - 1973/74
External links
- Tony Macken, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database