Tommy Farrell (footballer, born 1937)
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Thomas Farrell (/ˈfærəl/; Irish: Tomás Ó Fearail; 1937 – 20 July 2012)[1] was an Irish footballer who played as a centre half. He began his career at Home Farm and signed for Shamrock Rovers in 1957. The actor Colin Farrell is his nephew.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Thomas Farrell | ||
Date of birth | 1937 | ||
Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
Date of death | 20 July 2012 (aged 74–75) | ||
Youth career | |||
Home Farm | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1957–1966 | Shamrock Rovers | ||
1966 | Waterford United | ||
International career | |||
1960 | Republic of Ireland B | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He earned two League of Ireland XI caps while at Glenmalure Park and made seven appearances in the European Champion Clubs' Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup against SK Rapid Wien and Valencia CF amongst others.
Farrell also made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland B in 1960 having already played for his country at schoolboy and youth level. He broke his nose while touring the US in the summer of 1961.[2]
Farrell won his first FAI Cup medal in 1962 alongside his brother Eamonn.[3] He shared a benefit game with Tony Byrne in May 1965.[4]
In December 1965 Farrell was suspended by Rovers for a breach of discipline.[5] He signed for Waterford United in December 1966.[6]