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Brian Tyrrell

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Brian Tyrrell (died 19 April 2009) was an Irish football player who played as a forward.

Career

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Tyrrell was born in Dublin and signed for Shamrock Rovers in 1961. In September 1963 he emigrated to New York City along with Tony O'Connell.[1] He made two appearances in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup against previous winners Real Zaragoza in 1965. Within days of winning the 1966 FAI Cup he signed for Australian side Sydney United.[2] Tyrrell returned home to sign for Drogheda United in October 1967.[3] He died on 19 April 2009.

Honours

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Shamrock Rovers

Sources

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  • The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)

References

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  1. ^ "Wednesday, September 4, 1963 - Page 005". The Irish Times. 4 September 1963. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Wednesday, April 27, 1966 - Page 003". The Irish Times. 27 April 1966. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Saturday, October 14, 1967 - Page 004". The Irish Times. 14 October 1967. Retrieved 9 December 2012.