Umbro Northern Ireland Football of the Year Awards

Northern Ireland Footballer of the Year
2003 Gary Hamilton (Portadown)
2004 Michael Halliday (Glentoran)
2005 Peter Thompson (Linfield)
2006 Glenn Ferguson (Linfield)
2007 Glenn Ferguson (Linfield)
2008 Glenn Ferguson (Linfield)
2009 Colin Coates (Crusaders)

Top Goalscorer
2006 Peter Thompson (Linfield)
2007 Peter Thompson (Linfield)
2008 Glenn Ferguson (Linfield)
2009 Chris Scannell (Cliftonville)

Special Merit Award
2007 Jeff Spiers (Crusaders)
2008 Noel Bailie (Linfield)
2009 Gary Smyth (Crusaders)
2009 Colin Nixon (Glentoran)

Lifetime Achievement Award
2007 Malcolm Brodie
2008 Roy Coyle
2009 Derek McKinley

William Murphy

Name: William Murphy
Born: 29 January 1974, Belfast
Height: 6.00 ft Weight: 12.07 st
Position: Central defender

Representative Honours: Irish League: 1 Cap (2000).
Club Honours: (with Ards) Irish League Cup Winner 1994/95; (with Linfield) Irish League Champion 1999/00, 2000/01, 2003/04, 2005/06, 2006/07; Irish Cup Winner 2005/06, 2006/07, Runner-Up 2000/01; Irish League Cup Winner 1997/98, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2005/06; Floodlit Cup Winner 1997/98; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1997/98, 2000/01, 2003/04, 2005/06; Charity Shield Winner 2000; Setanta Sports All-Ireland Cup Winner 2005, Runner-Up 2007.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 2007.

Club Career:
Carrick Rangers 1990/91-1991/92 (11(4)/1 League, 1/0 Irish Cup, 1(1)/0 League Cup); Ards 1992/93-1997/98 (73(14)/3 League); Linfield 1997/98-date (399(5)/35 Domestic, 15/0 Europe).

Biography:
To follow.

Paul Leeman

Name: Paul Leeman
Born: 21 January 1978, Belfast
Height: 6.02 ft
Weight: 11.05 st
Position: Midfielder

Club Honours: (with Glentoran) Irish League Champion 1998/99, 2002/03, 2004/05; Irish Cup Winner 1997/98, 2000/01, 2003/04, Runner-Up 2002/03; Irish League Cup Winner 2000/01, 2002/03, 2004/05, 2006/07; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1998/99, 1999/00, 2001/02, 2002/03; Gold Cup Winner 1999/00, 2000/01.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 2005.

Club Career: (to end 2006/07)
Dungoyne Boys; Glentoran 1995/96-date (413/34 Domestic, 18(1)/0 Europe).

Biography:

To follow.

Gary Smyth

Name: Gary Smyth
Born: 20 December 1969, Belfast
Height: 6.00 ft 
Weight: 11.06 st
Position: Defender

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: 1 ‘B’ Cap (1997), Under-18, Under-17, Under-16.
Club Honours: (with Glentoran) Irish League Champion 1991/92, 2002/03; Irish Cup Winner 2000/01, 2003/04, Runner-Up 2002/03; Irish League Cup Winner 1990/91, 2000/01, 2002/03, 2006/07; Gold Cup Winner 1991/92, 2000/01; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 2000/01, 2001/02; (with Glenavon) Irish Cup Winner 1996/97, Runner-Up 1995/96, 1997/98; Gold Cup Winner 1997/98; Floodlit Cup Winner 1996/97; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1995/96; Mid-Ulster Cup Winner 1998/99; (with Crusaders) Irish Cup Winner 2008/09.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 2003; Northern Ireland Football Writers’ Player of the Year 2003.

Club Career: (stats to end of 2006/07)
Holywood Star; Holywood; Glentoran 1988/89-1994/95 (83(1)/5 League, 8(0)/0 Irish Cup, 6(1)/0 League Cup, 45(1)/3 Other); Glenavon 1995/96-1999/00 (95/10 League); Glentoran 2000/01-2003/04 (183/23 Domestic, 2(1)/0 Europe); Ballymena United 2004/05-2005/06 (47(3)/8 League, 2/0 Europe); Glentoran 2006/07-2007/08 (34/0 Domestic, 1/0 Europe); Crusaders 2007/08 on loan; Crusaders 2008/09.

Biography:

To follow.

Vinny Arkins

Name: Vincent Thomas Arkins
Born: 18 September 1970, Dublin
Height: 6.02 ft Weight: 11.10 st
Position: Forward

Representative Honours: Republic of Ireland: 2 ‘B’ Caps, 8 Under-21 Caps / 1 Goal (1990-1991), 2 Youth Caps; 2 Schoolboy Caps; Irish League: 1 Cap / 1 Goal (2000).
Club Honours: (with Portadown) Irish League Champion 2001/02; Irish Cup Winner 1998/99, 2004/05, Runner-Up 1999/00, 2001/02; Charity Shield Winner 1999; Mid-Ulster Cup Winner.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 2000; NI Football Writers’ Player of the Year 2000, 2002.

Club Career:
Home Farm (0/0 League); Dundee United 1987/88-1989/90 (0/0 League); Shamrock Rovers 1989/90-1991/92; St Johnstone 1991/92-1993/94 (38(10)/11 League, 2 Scottish Cup Goals); Shelbourne 1993/94-1995/96 (54/21 League); Notts County 1995/96-1996/97 (30(8)/8 League, 4/1 FA Cup, 2(2)/0 League Cup); Portadown 1996/97-2005/06 (178 League Goals, 70 Cup Goals, 10/1 Europe); Bohemians 2006 (19(3)/4 League); St Patrick’s Athletic 2007.

Biography:
To follow.

Marty Tabb

Name: Martin Tabb
Born: 4 July 1959, Belfast
Height: 5.11ft Weight: 10.00st
Position: Defender

Club Honours: (with Coleraine) Irish Cup Runner-Up 1985/86; Ulster Cup Winner 1985/86, 1986/87; Irish League Cup Winner 1987/88; North-West Senior Cup Winner; (with Cliftonville) Irish League Champion 1997/98; Irish Cup Runner-Up 1996/97; Irish League Cup Winner Floodlit Cup Winner 1995/96; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1996/97.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1998; NI Football Writers’ Player of the Year 1998.

Club Career:
Coleraine 1981/82-1990/91 (28 Domestic goals, 8/0 Europe); Cliftonville 1991/92-1998/99 (225(2)/9 League, 4/0 Europe).

Biography:
To follow.

Stephen Baxter

Name: Stephen Baxter
Born: 1 October 1965, Belfast
Height: 6.02 ft Weight: 12.10 st
Position: Forward

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: Under-18, 3 Schools Caps (1981); Irish League: 2 Caps (1987).
Club Honours: (with Linfield) Irish League Champion 1988/89, 1992/93; Irish Cup Runner-Up 1991/92; Gold Cup Winner 1987/88, 1988/89, 1989/90; Irish League Cup Winner 1991/92; (with Crusaders) Irish League Champion 1995/96, 1996/97; Gold Cup Winner 1995/96; Irish League Cup Winner 1996/97; (with Glenavon) Mid-Ulster Cup Winner 1998/99.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1996/97; NI Football Writers’ Player of the Year 1996/97.

Club Career:
Glentoran (0/0 Total); Ards 1985/86-1986/87 (41(2)/21 League, 1 Irish Cup goal, 20 Other goals); Linfield 1987/88-1992/93 (82(32)/51 League, 3(1)/0 Europe, 82(20)/50 Other); Distillery 1993/94 (21(4)/6 League, 3/2 Irish Cup, 3/4 League Cup, 8(3)/2 Other); Crusaders 1994/95-1997/98 (106(2)/40 League, 4/1 Europe); Glenavon 1998/99-1999/00 (44(3)/19 League, 8 Other goals); Crusaders 2000/01-2001/02 (51(5)/19 League, 3/1 Irish Cup, 1/0 League Cup, 4(1)/5 Other); Bangor 2002/03 (0(2)/0 Other).

Biography:
To follow.

Kevin McKeown

Name: Kevin McKeown
Born: 12 October 1967, Glasgow (Scotland)
Height: 6.01 ft Weight: 13.07 st
Position: Goalkeeper

Representative Honours: Scotland: Under-19, Under-18, Under-16, Under-15; Irish League: 2 Caps (1991-1995).
Club Honours: (with Crusaders) Irish League Champion 1994/95, 1996/97; Ulster Cup Winner 1993/94; Irish League Cup Winner 1996/97; Ulster Cup Winner 1993/94; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1991/92.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1995; NI Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year 1995; NI PFA Player of the Year 1995.

Club Career:
Wishaw Juniors; Motherwell 1985/86-1989/90 (3/0 League); Stenhousemuir loan 1986/87 (17/0 League); Stirling Albion loan 1988/89 (1/0 League); Crusaders loan 1988/89 (6/0 League); Stenhousemuir loan 1989/90 (11/0 League); Crusaders 1990/91-1996/97 (193/0 League, 6/0 Europe); Ayr United 1997/98 (2/0 League, 1/0 League Cup); Newry Town 1998/99-1999/00 (17/0 League, 4/0 Europe); Coleraine 1999/00-2000/01 (49/0 League, 2/0 Europe); Cliftonville 2000/01 (4/0 League); Brechin City 2001/02-2002/03 (10/0 League); Linlithgow (Scottish Junior) 2002/03; East Fife (Scottish League) 2003/04 (0/0 League; Stenhousemuir 2004/05 (0/0 League).

Biography:
To follow.

Noel Bailie

Name: Noel Bailie MBE
Born: 23 February 1971, Lisburn
Height: 5.09 ft Weight: 12.03 st
Position: Defender/Midfielder

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: 1 Under-23 Cap (1990), 2 Under-21 Caps (1990-1994), Under-18, Under-18 Schools, Under-16; Irish League: 2 Caps (1990-1995).
Club Honours: (with Linfield) Irish League Champion 1992/93, 1993/94, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2003/04, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2009/10, 2010/11; Irish Cup Winner 1993/94, 1994/95, 2001/02, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2009/10, Runner-Up 1991/92, 2000/01; Irish League Cup Winner 1991/92, 1993/94, 1997/98, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2001/02, 2005/06; Gold Cup Winner 1989/90, 1996/97; Ulster Cup Winner 1992/93; Floodlit Cup Winner 1993/94, 1997/98; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1994/95, 1997/98, 2000/01, 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06; Setanta Cup Winner 2004/05; Charity Shield Winner 1993 (shared), 1994, 2000.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1994; NI Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year 1994; MBE June 2013.

Club Career:
Hillsborough Boys Club; Linfield 1988/89-2010/11.

Biography:

After over a thousand appearances for his only senior club, Noel Bailie announced his retirement for the end of the 2010/11 season.

"I suppose if I had one regret it would be that I didn't get the chance to play for Northern Ireland. That would be my biggest regret - that when I was at my prime, whenever that would have been, I didn't get the chance to play for my country. I'd have loved to have pulled on the green jersey. However, I have to be grateful because I managed to achieve a lot in Irish League football. I'll be sad when the time comes to retire after the last match when it comes along and hopefully that will be another Irish Cup final. I don't have too many regrets but I will be sad that I won't get to set foot out on that pitch any more."

His career was rounded off with a tenth Irish League title, equalling Bob Milne's century old record.

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Alan Paterson

Name: Alan Paterson
Born: 25 March 1954, Belfast
Height: 5.10 ft
Weight: 10.10 st
Position: Goalkeeper

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: Amateur; Irish League: 1 Cap (1980); League of Ireland: 4 Caps (1978-1980).
Club Honours: (with Glentoran) Irish League Champion 1980/81, 1987/88, 1991/92; Irish Cup Winner 1972/73, 1982/83, 1984/85, 1985/86, 1986/87; City Cup Winner 1972/73; Irish League Cup Winner 1988/89, 1990/91; Gold Cup Winner 1982/83, 1986/87; Ulster Cup Winner 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1988/89; Irish League Floodlit Cup Winner 1987/88; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1984/85, 1986/87; (with Sligo) League of Ireland Champion 1976/77; FAI Cup Runner-Up 1977/78.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1988; NI Football Writers’ Player of the Year 1988.

Club Career:
Glentoran 1970/71-1973/74 (19/0 League, 2/0 Europe, 33/0 Other); Sheffield Wednesday 1973/74-1974/75 (0/0 League); Sligo Rovers (League of Ireland) 1975/76-1979/80 (140/0 League, 14/0 FAI Cup, 21/0 League Cup, 2/0 Europe); Glentoran 1980/81-1994/95 (235/0 League, 16/0 Europe, 194(1)/1 Other).

Biography:

To follow.

Glentoran Heroes

Pat McCoy

Name: Patrick McCoy
Born: c. 1961
Position: Midfielder

Club Honours: (with Crusaders) Gold Cup Winner 1985/86.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1986.

Club Career:
Crusaders; Glentoran 1986/87-1989/90 (61(9)/5 Domestic, 0(1)/0 Europe).

Biography:
To follow.

Bobby Carlisle

Name: Robert James Carlisle
Born: 26 May 1949
Height:
Weight:
Position: Goalkeeper

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: 2 Amateur Caps (1972-1973).
Honours: (with Portadown) Irish Cup Runner-Up 1971/72; Gold Cup Winner 1971/72, Runner-Up 1972/73; Texaco All-Ireland Cup Winner 1973/74; Carlsberg Cup Winner 1972/73.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1984.

Club Career:

Teams	Seasons	Signed	Fee	League	FA Cup	FL Cup	Europe	Other
Linfield	-	-66	Youth	* 2/0	-	-	-	-
Larne	-	-	Amateur	-	-	-	-	-
Ards	-	-	Amateur	-	-	-	-	-
Portadown	-	-	Amateur	-	-	-	4/0	-
Glenavon	-	-76	-	-	-	-	2/0	-
Newry Town	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Cliftonville	81/82-87/88	-	-	*/1	-	-	-	-
TOTALS	-	£-		-	-	-	6/0	-

* all domestic games.

Biography:

Bobby Carlisle was given his first run-outs as a seventeen year-old at Linfield where he was understudy to Iam McFaul and then Tommy Moffatt. Although he played just twice for Linfield's senior team - being likened to a tailor's dummy after his final game - he was in the squad that travelled Europe on a run to the 1967 European Cup quarter-final. With seemingly no long-term future for him at Windsor Park, Carlisle was released. He suffered similar frustrations at Ards under George Eastham who did see fit to recommend the still teenage Carlisle to Portadown manager, Gibby MacKenzie.

In the early 'seventies Portadown where capable of challenging for the big honours. 1972 saw them claim the Gold Cup, with a 2-1 final replay win over Ards, but finish runners-up in both the League and Irish Cup to Glentoran and Coleraine respectively. In the following season Carlisle claimed a winner's medal in the inaugural Carlsberg Cup tournament, Ards again the final victims, but again the Ports lost out in a final to Linfield - this time in the Gold Cup. Carlisle claimed another winner's medal during the 1973/74 season, surprisingly the last of his long career, as Bohemians were defeated 5-3 over two legs in the Texaco Cup final. 1974/75 saw Portadown progress to the second round in European competition for the only time in their history, defeating Valur Reykjavik 2-1 on aggregate in the first round of the UEFA Cup before succumbing 0-5, 1-1 to Partizan Belgrade.

Carlisle, a teacher by profession, featured twice for Northern Ireland in Amateur internationals while at Shamrock Park. His first appearance during the 1971/72 British Championships coincided with a rare series win for the Irish. Carlisle left Portadown in 1976 to sign for Mid-Ulster rivals, Glenavon. In his first season at Mourneview the Lurgan Blues finished runners-up to Glentoran in the Irish League so qualifying for the UEFA Cup. Carlisle offered invaluable experience to a Glenavon side that was considered the best since the days of Cush and Jones, but sadly they could not claim the honours that would reward their talents.

When Carlisle dropped down to the B Division to play for Newry Town it was assumed that his senior Irish League days were over - not a bit of it! He joined Cliftonville as cover for the promising young Brian Johnston and thereafter Johnston didn't get a look-in. On 16th October 1982 he had the distinction of scoring with a wind assisted kick-out in an Ulster Cup match against Distillery. The veteran Carlisle had perhaps the finest season of his career in 1983/84, aiding the Reds to the seldom dreamed of heights of third place in the Irish League and a place in the Irish Cup semi-finals. He remained at Solitude through to his retirement from the game in 1988, playing around 250 games, his performances adding an air of respectability to an otherwise mediocre Cliftonville side.

Bobby Carlisle holds the distinction of being regarded as among the best ever goalkeepers for two different clubs, Portadown and Cliftonville. He was regarded as a model professional (despite being an amateur until the mid-seventies), playing with good humour and never collecting a caution. With his playing days over he continued to teach in Lisburn as well as commentating for the BBC and doing some coaching.

Cliftonville Interview

Northern Ireland Amateur Cap Details:

28-04-1972 Scotland A W 1-0

12-10-1973 England. A L 0-2

Summary: 2/0. Won 1, Drew 0, Lost 1.

Lindsay McKeown

Name: Lindsay McKeown
Born: 11 July 1957, Belfast
Height: 5.09 ft
Weight: 11.07 st
Position: Sweeper/Midfielder

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: Youth; 3 Schoolboy Caps (1972); Irish League: 4 Caps (1980-1981).
Club Honours: (with Linfield) Irish League Champion 1979/80, 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1984/85, 1985/86, 1986/87, 1988/89; Irish Cup Winner 1979/80, 1980/81, Runner-Up 1982/83, 1984/85; Gold Cup Winner 1979/80, 1983/84, 1986/87, 1988/89; Ulster Cup Winner 1979/80; Irish League Cup Winner 1986/87; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1980/81, 1982/83, 1983/84; Tyler All-Ireland Cup Winner 1980/81.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1980, 1989; Ulster Football Writers’ Player of the Year 1980.

Club Career:
Linfield (0/0 Total); Manchester United 1973/74-1975/76 (0/0 Total); Sheffield Wednesday 1976/77-1977/78 (6(5)/0 League, 1/0 FA Cup); Linfield 1979/80-1990/91 (18/2 Europe).

Biography:
To follow.

Eric Bowyer

Name: Eric Bowyer
Born: Belfast
Height:
Weight:
Position: Half-Back/Defender

Representative Honours: Irish League: 2 Caps (1970).
Club Honours: (with Linfield) Irish League Champion 1968/69, 1970/71, 1974/75; Irish Cup Winner 1969/70, Runner-Up 1972/73, 1974/75, 1975/76; Gold Cup Winner; Ulster Cup Winner; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1972/73; Blaxnit All-Ireland Cup Winner 1970/71; (with Glenavon) Irish Cup Runner-Up 1980/81; (with Carrick) Irish Cup Runner-Up 1983/84.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1975.

Club Career:

Teams	Seasons	Signed	Fee	League	FA Cup	FL Cup	Europe	Other
Broadway Thistle	-	-	-	(Northern Amateur League)
Linfield	67/68-77/78	-	Amateur	-	-	-	10(0)/0	-
Glenavon	78/79-80/81	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Bangor	81/82	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Brantwood	-	-	-	('B' Division)
Dungannon Swifts	-	-	-	('B' Division)
Carrick Rangers	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
TOTALS	-	£-		-	-	-	10(0)/0	-

Biography:
To follow.

Northern Ireland Amateur Cap Details:

1. 29-09-1968 England. A L 0-5 BAC
2. 11-01-1969 Wales .. A L 0-1 BAC
3. 22-03-1969 Scotland H L 1-2 BAC

Summary: 3/0. Won 0, Drew 0, Lost 3.

Irish League Representative Match Details:

1. 17-03-1970 League of Ireland A W 2-0
2. 23-09-1970 Football League.. A L 0-5 sub

Summary: 1(1)/0. Won 1, Drew 0, Lost 1.

Sammy Lunn

Name: Samuel Lunn
Position: Centre-Half

Representative Honours: Irish League: 1 Cap (1970).
Club Honours: (with Portadown) Irish Cup Runner-Up 1971/72.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1973.

Club Career:
Portadown; Annagh United; Tandragee Rovers.

Biography:
To follow.

Billy McAvoy

Name: William McAvoy
Born: c. 1949, Newtownards
Position: Inside-Right

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: 1 Under-23 Cap (1968), Amateur; Irish League: 1 Cap (1969).
Club Honours: (with Ards) Irish Cup Winner 1968/69, 1973/74; Gold Cup Winner 1973/74; Ulster Cup Winner 1973/74; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1971/72; Blaxnit All-Ireland Cup Winner 1974/75.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1969.

Club Career:
Ards Boys; Ards 1964/65-1977/78 (404/300 Domestic, 6/1 Europe); Ballymena United 1977/78.

Biography:

To follow.

Tommy Leishman

Name: Thomas Leishman
Born: 3 September 1937, Stenhousemuir (Scotland)
Height: 6.00 ft Weight: 11.06 st
Position: Wing-Half

Club Honours: (with St Mirren) Scottish Cup Winner 1958/59; (with Liverpool) Football League Division Two Champion 1961/62; (with Linfield) Irish League Champion 1965/66; Irish Cup Runner-Up 1965/66; Gold Cup Winner 1965/66; Top-Four Cup Winner 1966/67; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1965/66, 1966/67.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1966.

Club Career:
Camelon Juniors; St. Mirren 1957/58-1959/60 (15/1 League); Liverpool 1959/60-1962/63 (107/6 League, 9/0 FA Cup, 2/1 League Cup); Hibernian 1962/63-1964/65 (30/1 League); Linfield player-manager 1965/66-1966/67 (105/24 Domestic, 7/0 Europe); Stranraer 1967/68-1969/70 (25(2)/4 League).

Biography:
To follow.

Dougie Wood

Name: Douglas Wood
Born: 15 February 1940, Musselburgh near Edinburgh (Scotland)
Height: 5.09 ft Weight: 11.00 st
Position: Left-Half

Representative Honours: Irish League: 6 Caps (1964-1967).
Club Honours: (with Derry City) Irish League Champion 1964/65; Irish Cup Winner 1963/64, Runner-Up 1970/71; Gold Cup Winner 1964/65; North-West Senior Cup Winner.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1965.

Club Career:
Slateford Athletic; Sunderland 1956/57-1959/60 (0/0 Total); Raith Rovers 1960/61; Derry City 1961/62-1971/72 (5/0 Europe); Athlone Town.

Biography:
To follow,

Trevor Thompson

Name: Trevor Thompson
Born: March 1936, Glengormley
Height: 6.00 ft Weight: 11.07 st
Position: Centre-Forward

Representative Honours: Irish League: 6 Caps/3 Goals (1958-1964).
Club Honours: (with Glentoran) Irish League Champion 1963/64, 1966/67; Irish Cup Winner 1965/66, Runner-Up 1963/64, 1966/67; Gold Cup Winner 1960/61, 1962/63, 1966/67; City Cup Winner 1956/57, 1964/65, 1966/67; Ulster Cup Winner 1966/67; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 1956/57, 1967/68.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1964.

Club Career:
Chimney Corner; Derry City; Ards; Glentoran 1956/57-1967/68 (453(3)/371 Domestic, 10/4 Europe); Detroit Cougars Guest (USSA) 1967 (5/3).

Biography:
To follow.

Glentoran Heroes

Roy Rea

Name: Robert Rea
Born: 28 November 1934, Belfast
Died: 5 April 2005, Toronto (Canada)
Height: 5.09 ft Weight: 11.00 st
Position: Goalkeeper

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: 1 ‘B’ Cap (1957), 4 Amateur Caps (1956-1957), Junior, Youth, 2 Schoolboy Caps (1949); Irish League: 13 Caps (1956-1959).
Club Honours: (with Glenavon) Irish League Champion 1956/57, 1959/60; Irish Cup Winner 1956/57, 1958/59; Gold Cup Winner 1956/57; Ulster Cup Winner 1958/59; City Cup Winner 1955/56, 1960/61; (with Glentoran) Gold Cup Winner 1962/63.
Awards: Ulster Footballer of the Year 1963.

Club Career:
Teams......... --Seasons-- Domestic Europe
Banbridge Town (Mid-Ulster League)
Glenavon...... 53/54-61/62 219(0)/0 3(0)/0
Glentoran..... 62/63 ...... 44(0)/0 2(0)/0
Toronto Italia (Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League)

Biography:

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