John McGeady

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John McGeady
Personal information
Date of birth (1958-04-17) 17 April 1958 (age 66)
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
Third Lanark
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1977 Sheffield United 16 (0)
1978 Southern California Lazers
1978–1979 Newport County 2 (0)
Total 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John McGeady (born 17 April 1958) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a winger in Scotland, England and the United States. He is the father of Republic of Ireland international player Aiden McGeady.[1]

Early life

McGeady was educated at Holyrood Secondary School.[2]

Playing career

Beginning as an amateur in Scotland with Third Lanark, McGeady signed professional terms with Sheffield United[3] in 1975, making 16 league appearances.[4] McGeady then spent time in the American Soccer League with the Southern California Lazers, before going to play with Newport County, where he made 2 league appearances between 1978 and 1979.[5]

Career after football

After the end of his footballing career McGeady became an English teacher.[6]

References

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