Sammy McIlroy: Biography, Facts and Career
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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. After playing, he managed several English football teams and the Northern Ireland national team, gaining most success with Macclesfield Town. He was most recently the manager of Football League Two side Morecambe, which he helped guide to the English Football League for the first time in their history. McIlroy was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1986 Birthday Honours for services to association football.
Quick facts about Sammy McIlroy
- Full name: Sammy McIlroy
- Born: 1954-08-02
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q552248
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Who is Sammy McIlroy?
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. After playing, he managed several English football teams and the Northern Ireland national team, gaining most success with Macclesfield Town.
What nationality is Sammy McIlroy?
Sammy McIlroy is United Kingdom.
When was Sammy McIlroy born?
Sammy McIlroy was born on 1954-08-02.
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