Shaun McGrory (born 29 February 1968) is a former professional

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who played as a

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. McGrory left his hometown side Coventry and signed for then

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side

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in 1987, making 59 first-team appearances in three seasons, including the 1988 Football League Trophy Final at

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, where they lost 2–0 to

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. McGrory was released by the Clarets in May 1990 and subsequently embarked on a career in non-league football.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:McGrory, Shaun 1968 births Living people Footballers from Coventry English men's footballers Men's association football defenders English Football League players Burnley F.C. players Coventry City F.C. players Rugby Town F.C. players Shepshed Dynamo F.C. players