Davy Walsh
Irish footballer (1923-2016) · Ireland · On the map · Footballers · Died at 93
David Joseph Walsh was an Irish footballer who played as a centre forward for, among others, Linfield, West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa. Walsh was a dual international and played for both Ireland teams - the FAI XI and the IFA XI.
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Close ties
- Johnny Dixon Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1950-1955
Con Martin Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1950-1955- Peter Aldis Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1950-1955
- Harry Parkes Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1950-1955
- Johnny Carey Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1946-1953
Danny Blanchflower Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1951-1954
Peter McParland Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1952-1955- Vic Crowe Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1952-1955
- Arthur Rowley Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1946-1948
- Ray Barlow Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1946-1950
- Roy Chapman Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1952-1955
- Tommy Breen Teammate at Linfield F.C., 1944-1946
Career 11
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Worcester City F.C.1956-1957
Walsall F.C.1955-1956206
Aston Villa F.C.1950-195510837
Shamrock Rovers F.C.194710
West Bromwich Albion F.C.1946-195016594
Ireland1946-1950117
Republic of Ireland1946-1953205
Irish League representative team1945-194632
Shelbourne F.C.194300
Linfield F.C.1943-1946
Limerick F.C.1942-19431613
About this person
In 1949, he was a member of the FAI XI that defeated England 2-0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first team to beat England at home.
Country
Ireland
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2016 · aged 93
On the same team as Davy
Olphert StanfieldAlso played for Irish League representative teamCharlie AllenAlso played for Linfield F.C.
Jack ReynoldsAlso played for Ireland national football teamShane O'ConnorAlso played for Limerick F.C.
Kyle PattersonAlso played for Worcester City F.C.
Joe HavertyAlso played for Shamrock Rovers F.C.