Sammy McIlroy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sammy McIlroy
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 2, 1954(1954-08-02)
Age	70
Birthplace	Belfast
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Northern Ireland
Horoscope	Leo

Sammy McIlroy Biography

Sammy McIlroy is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 2, 1954 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

McIlroy was born in Belfast and moved to English club Manchester United in 1969 becoming Matt Busby’s final signing. He made his debut on 6 November 1971 in the Manchester derby against Manchester City scoring in a 3–3 draw. He drifted in and out of the side and played in 31 matches in 1973–74 as Manchester United suffered a rare relegation. He was an ever-present in 1974–75 playing in all of the club’s 51 fixtures as they gained an instant return to the First Division. On their return they finished in third place and also reached the 1976 FA Cup Final where they lost 1–0 to Southampton.

As a player for Northern Ireland McIlroy won 88 caps and scored 5 goals. He played in all of the country’s matches during both the 1982 World Cup, where Northern Ireland defeated the host nation Spain and advanced to the second round, and the 1986 World Cup in which he captained the team. He was also part of the Northern Ireland side which won the final Home Internationals Championship.

Sammy McIlroy Net Worth

Sammy McIlroy is one of the richest Football Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sammy McIlroy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Samuel Baxter McIlroy (born 2 August 1954) is a Northern Irish retired footballer who played for Manchester United, Stoke City, Manchester City, Örgryte (Sweden), Bury, VfB Mödling (Austria), Preston North End and the Northern Ireland national team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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He managed Northern Ireland for nearly three years, but the team won only five times in 29 matches, with all of the wins occurring in McIlroy’s first year. The side failed to score even a single goal in 8 qualifying matches for Euro 2004, but did achieve a respectable 0–0 draw against Spain. Upon completion of the qualifying matches, McIlroy resigned to re-enter club management with Stockport County. He spent just over a year at Edgeley Park which saw him win just 14 matches.

Facts & Trivia

George Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Sammy McIlroy celebrates birthday on August 2 of every year.

McIlroy guided Morecambe to a respectable 11th-place finish in 2007–08, the club’s inaugural season in the Football League, as well as leading the side to League Cup scalps against Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Deepdale and Molineux respectively. In 2008–09, McIlroy again secured an 11th- place finish League Two. Morecambe’s third season in the Football League saw them surpass their highest ever finishes of the previous two seasons, with McIlroy steering the Shrimps to a 4th-place finish, and participation in the League Two playoff semi-finals. However, a 6–0 capitulation away at eventual winners Dagenham & Redbridge in the first leg rendered the second leg virtually irrelevant, although McIlroy motivated his team to secure a 2–1 victory, in what was the final match to be played at Christie Park, Morecambe’s home for 89 years. On 9 May 2011 McIlroy left Morecambe by mutual consent after a 20th-place finish in the league.

Top Facts about Sammy McIlroy

1. Samuel Baxter McIlroy was born in 1954 in Belfast.
2. He joined Manchester United in 1969 and made his debut in 1971.
3. He later played for Stoke City, Manchester City, Örgryte (Sweden), Bury, VfB Mödling (Austria), Preston North End and the Northern Ireland national team.
4. McIlroy made 419 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 71 goals.
5. He was awarded an MBE for services to association football in 1986.
6. McIlroy won the Bob Lord Trophy with Macclesfield Town in his first season as manager.
7. He led Macclesfield Town to their first ever Football League promotion in 1997.
8. He won the World Cup with Northern Ireland in 1982 and was the captain in 1986.
9. He led Northern Ireland to five wins in 29 matches and a 0-0 draw against Spain during his tenure as manager.
10. He has managed Ashton United, Northwich Victoria, Macclesfield Town, Preston North End, Stockport County, Morecambe and Macclesfield.
11. He had two domestic cup wins whilst at Preston North End in the FA Trophy.
12. McIlroy helped lead Morecambe to the Football League for the first time in their history in 2007 and to League Two play-offs in 2010.
13. McIlroy is seen as a mentor by Danny Whitaker, the current manager of Macclesfield.
14. McIlroy won 88 caps and scored 5 goals for Northern Ireland.
15. He won the Home Internationals Championship during his time for Northern Ireland.

What happened to Sammy McIlroy?

They actually thought I was dead,’ said McIlroy, who suffered a collapsed lung, four broken ribs and head wounds. ‘I was in a coma for a few days. The doctor told me afterwards it was my fitness that pulled me through. Luckily everything was all right and my son Sammy was born.

How old is Sammy McIlroy?

67 years (August 2, 1954)

Where was Sammy McIlroy born?

Belfast, United Kingdom

Did Sammy McIlroy play Man City?

Samuel Baxter McIlroy MBE (born 2 August 1954) is a Northern Irish retired footballer who played for Manchester United, Stoke City, Manchester City , Örgryte (Sweden), Bury, VfB Mödling (Austria), Preston North End and the Northern Ireland national team.

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