Frank Stapleton
Irish footballer and manager · Ireland · On the map · Footballers · Born 1956 · age 70
Francis Anthony Stapleton is an Irish former professional football player and manager. He is best remembered for his time at Arsenal, Manchester United and as a pivotal player for the Republic of Ireland national team. He has also been manager at Bradford City and MLS club New England Revolution.
Frank Stapleton is read about 299 times a day, in 26 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.
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Close ties
Mark Hughes Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1986
Bryan Robson Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1987
David O'Leary Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1975-1981
Norman Whiteside Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1987
Liam Brady Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1974-1980
Paul McGrath Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1987
Pat Rice Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1974-1980- Gary Bailey Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1987
Arthur Albiston Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1987- Kevin Moran Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1987
Clayton Blackmore Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1987- Graham Rix Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1975-1981
- Sammy Nelson Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1974-1981
- John Gidman Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1986
- Mike Duxbury Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1987
- Ashley Grimes Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1983
Remi Moses Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1981-1987
Alan Ball Jr. Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1974-1976
Chris Hughton Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1979-1990
Jesper Olsen Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1987
Mick McCarthy Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1984-1990
Tony Cascarino Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1985-1990
Brian Kidd Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1974-1976- Packie Bonner Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1981-1990
Career 17
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.1994-199520
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.199420
Bradford City A.F.C.1991-1994682
Huddersfield Town A.F.C.1991
Aldershot F.C.1991
Aldershot Town F.C.1991
Blackburn Rovers F.C.1989-19918113
Le Havre AC1988-1989
Le Havre AC1988-1989
AFC Ajax198830
AFC Ajax198730
Derby County F.C.1987-1988
R.S.C. Anderlecht1987-1988
Derby County F.C.1987101
Manchester United F.C.1981-198722360
Republic of Ireland1976-19907120
Arsenal F.C.1974-198122575
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About this person
Country
Ireland
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1956 · age 70
