Anthony Paul McCarthy (born 9 November 1969) is an Irish retired

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who is the

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Career

Tony started his League of Ireland career with

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in 1987. During his last season at Belfield Park he was capped by the Republic of Ireland U21 in April 1990 at

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. After two seasons, he transferred to Derry City where he gained two further U21

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s. After just one season at the

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he signed for Shelbourne. His one season at

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was a huge success as Shels won the

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Tony was named

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. and a further two U21 caps came his way. Tony completed a move across the channel to Millwall FC in 1992, scoring on his debut and picking up the Man of the Match award. Following three years at Millwall, he then signed for Colchester United. After five years in England he returned to Shels where he went on to win further major honors including winning the League of Ireland three more times and also the FAI Cup.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:McCarthy, Tony Living people Association footballers from County Dublin Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers League of Ireland players Men's association football defenders University College Dublin A.F.C. players Derry City F.C. players Shelbourne F.C. players Millwall F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Colchester United F.C. players English Football League players 1969 births Shamrock Rovers F.C. non-playing staff Association football physiotherapists Irish physiotherapists 20th-century Irish sportsmen