Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 18 February 1956 | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1976–1978 | Shelbourne | ||
1978 | Sligo Rovers | ||
1978–1980 | Shelbourne | ||
1980 | Limerick | ||
1980–1981 | Cork United | ||
1981–1983 | PEC Zwolle | 16 | (3) |
1983–84 | Shelbourne | ||
1984 | SV SVV | ||
1984–1985 | Hammond Lane | ||
1985–1986 | Home Farm | ||
1986–1987 | Longford Town | ||
1987 | Athlone Town | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
John Delamere (born 18 February 1956) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Delamere played in Ireland with Shelbourne, Limerick and Sligo Rovers. [1] At Shelbourne he was their topscorer for a few seasons. [2] [3] He signed for Sligo Rovers in January 1978 to replace Mick Leonard. [4]
He also played for Cork United, Hammond Lane, Home Farm, Longford Town and Athlone Town. [5] [6]
Delamere was the top scorer in the 1978–79 League of Ireland season, scoring 2 goals for Sligo and 15 goals for Shelbourne. [7]
He spent the 1981–82 season with Dutch club PEC Zwolle. [8] Author Gerjos Weelink described Delamere as a "purebred cult figure". [9]
As of September 2009, he was the President of amateur club Galty Celtic, and also sponsored the club's kits. [3]
Delamere's step-brother Paddy Turner was also a footballer. [10]
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