Tony Byrne (footballer, born 1941)
Anthony Byrne (born 13 September 1941) is an Irish former footballer who played as an inside right.
He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1960, and scored twice as Rovers beat Red Star Belgrade 5–1 in July 1961 in New York City .
Byrne played once in the European Champion Clubs' Cup for Rovers.
He shared a benefit game with Tommy Farrell in May 1965 .
Byrne signed for Shelbourne in 1965 and later played for Transport F.C.
In September 1982 Byrne bought Shelbourne Football Club Limited.
Honours
- League of Ireland: 1
- Shamrock Rovers F.C. - 1963/64
- FAI Cup: 1
- Shamrock Rovers - 1964
- League of Ireland Shield: 3
- Shamrock Rovers - 1962/63, 1963/64, 1964/65
- Leinster Senior Cup: 1
- Shamrock Rovers - 1964
- Dublin City Cup: 1
- Shamrock Rovers - 1963/64
Sources
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)
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