Mike Conroy (footballer, born 1957)

Michael George Conroy (born 31 July 1957) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Scottish Premier Division with Celtic[3] (winning three league championships and a Scottish Cup)[4] and Hibernian, before playing for several clubs in the Football League.

Mike Conroy
Personal information
Full nameMichael George Conroy[1]
Date of birth (1957-07-31) 31 July 1957 (age 66)
Place of birthJohnstone, Scotland
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s)Midfielder
Youth career
Port Glasgow
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1977–1982Celtic66(9)
1982–1984Hibernian31(2)
1984–1986Blackpool66(2)
1986–1987Wrexham25(2)
1987–1988Leyton Orient3(0)
1988–1993Cork City?(?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He finished his career in Ireland with Cork City, who were managed by Eamonn O'Keefe. Conroy lives in Cork City.[5][6][7]

His father, also named Michael, was also a footballer who played for Celtic on the a part-time basis in the 1950s and later worked as a scout for the club.[8][9]

References

  • Mike Conroy at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database