John Delamere (born 18 February 1956) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1956-02-18) 18 February 1956 (age 66) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Shelbourne | |||
| Limerick | |||
| 1978–???? | Sligo Rovers | ||
| 1981–1982 | Zwolle | 16 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Delamere played in Ireland with Shelbourne, Limerick and Sligo Rovers.[1] At Shelbourne he was their topscorer for a few seasons.[2] He signed for Sligo Rovers in January 1978 to replace Mick Leonard.[3]
He spent the 1981–82 season with Dutch club PEC Zwolle.[4] Author Gerjos Weelink described Delamere as a "purebred cult figure".[5]
As of September 2009, he was the President of amateur club Galty Celtic, and also sponsored the club's kits.[2]
Delamere's step-brother Paddy Turner was also a footballer.[6]