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Joseph Patrick Kinnear (27 December 1946 – 7 April 2024) was an Irish professional football manager and player. As a defender, Kinnear spent the majority of his career spanning ten seasons with Tottenham Hotspur and one with Brighton & Hove Albion. With Tottenham he won the FA Cup, the League Cup twice, the Charity Shield, and the UEFA Cup. After Spurs, Kinnear played for Brighton for the 1975–76 season. Having been born in Dublin, Kinnear played and was capped 26 times for the Republic of Ireland national team. After his playing career, he managed India, Nepal, Doncaster Rovers, Wimbledon, Luton Town, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle United.

Quick facts about Joe Kinnear

  • Full name: Joe Kinnear
  • Born: 1946-12-27
  • Nationality: Ireland
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q556620

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Who is Joe Kinnear?

Joseph Patrick Kinnear (27 December 1946 – 7 April 2024) was an Irish professional football manager and player.

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Joe Kinnear is Ireland.

When was Joe Kinnear born?

Joe Kinnear was born on 1946-12-27.

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