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Anthony John Diamond (born 23 August 1968) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Tony Diamond

Personal information
Full name	Anthony John Diamond[1]
Date of birth	(1968-08-23) 23 August 1968 (age 53)[1]
Place of birth	Rochdale,[1] England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1986–1989	Blackburn Rovers	26	(3)
1988	→ Wigan Athletic (loan)	6	(2)
1989–1990	Blackpool	3	(1)
	Chorley
	Atherton LR
National team
1989	Northern Ireland U23	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rochdale-born Diamond started his career at Blackburn Rovers. He made his debut in September 1986 in a 6–1 win against Sunderland, and scored his first goal for the club in January 1987 in a single-goal victory over Oldham Athletic.[3] In October 1988 he was loaned out to Wigan Athletic, and made his debut for the club in a 2–1 defeat against Southend United.[4] He made six appearances during his spell at the club, scoring two goals.

In 1989, he represented the Northern Ireland under-23s in a 3–0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland.[3]

He signed for Blackpool during the 1989-90 season, but made just three appearances for the club as Blackpool were relegated to the Fourth Division. He scored one goal for the Seasiders, in a 3–0 victory over Mansfield Town at Field Mill on 23 September.^{[citation needed]} After being released in 1990 by incoming manager Graham Carr, Diamond dropped into non-League football.

References

External links

• Profile at Post War Football League database

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