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[2] (winning three league championships and a Scottish Cup)[3] and Hibernian, before playing for several clubs in the Football League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael George Conroy[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1957-07-31) 31 July 1957 (age 65) | ||
Place of birth | Johnstone, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Port Glasgow | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1977–1982 | Celtic | 66 | (9) |
1982–1984 | Hibernian | 31 | (2) |
1984–1986 | Blackpool | 66 | (2) |
1986–1987 | Wrexham | 25 | (2) |
1987–1988 | Leyton Orient | 3 | (0) |
1988–1993 | Cork 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.[4][5][6]
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.[7][8]