Sean McCarthy (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 September 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Bridgend, Wales | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1984–1985 | Bridgend Town | ? | (?) |
| 1985–1988 | Swansea City | 91 | (25) |
| 1988–1990 | Plymouth Argyle | 70 | (19) |
| 1990–1993 | Bradford City | 131 | (60) |
| 1993–1998 | Oldham Athletic | 140 | (42) |
| 1998 | → Bristol City (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 1998–2001 | Plymouth Argyle | 82 | (19) |
| 2001–2003 | Exeter City | 26 | (6) |
| 2003–2004 | Taunton Town | ? | (?) |
| Total | 547 | (171) | |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2008–2009 | Truro City | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Sean McCarthy (born 12 September 1967) is a Welsh football coach and former professional player who made over 500 appearances in the Football League. McCarthy is currently a coach at Ipswich Town.
McCarthy played primarily as a striker; however, he was also used in defence.[1]
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[edit] Career
[edit] Playing career
Born in Bridgend, McCarthy began his career with hometown team Bridgend Town, before moving to Swansea City just a season later. McCarthy also played in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City, Oldham Athletic, Bristol City and Exeter City, scoring 171 goals in 547 appearances.[2]
He is the most recent player to score a top flight goal for Oldham Athletic, scoring for them in a 1-1 FA Premier League draw against Norwich City at Carrow Road on the final day of the 1993-94 season, a game which Oldham's failure to win cost them their top flight status. They have not since regained it.[3]
McCarthy later played non-league football for Taunton Town.
[edit] Coaching career
In May 2008, McCarthy was appointed as the new manager of Southern League Division One side Truro City, following the resignation of Dave Leonard.[4][5]
On 7 December 2009, McCarthy left the club by "mutual consent" following a 7-2 away defeat to Stourbridge.[6]
On 13 January 2011, McCarthy was given a job as a coach at Ipswich Town, by former playing partner Paul Jewell.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ "McCarthy the stopper". BBC Sport. 25 July 2000. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/851038.stm. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Truro City name McCarthy as boss". BBC Sport. 19 May 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7404887.stm. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ Sean McCarthy career stats at Soccerbase
- ^ "McCarthy leaves City job". This Is Cornwall. 7 December 2009. http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/sport/McCarthy-leaves-City-job/article-1581222-detail/article.html. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
- ^ "SEAN JOINS TOWN". Ipswich Town F.C. official website. 13 January 2011. http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~2265787,00.html. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
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- 1967 births
- Living people
- People from Bridgend
- Welsh footballers
- Welsh football managers
- Bridgend Town F.C. players
- Swansea City A.F.C. players
- Plymouth Argyle F.C. players
- Bradford City A.F.C. players
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players
- Bristol City F.C. players
- Exeter City F.C. players
- Taunton Town F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Premier League players
