Joe McGrath (born in Dublin[1]) is an association football coach who managed the New Zealand national team.[2] McGrath first took charge of the New Zealand side in May 1997. New Zealand won three, drew three and lost six of his 12 games in charge.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Dublin | ||
| Date of death | Republic of Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1966 | Dundalk | 44 | (13) |
| 1966 | Drumcondra | 3 | (0) |
| 1966–1968 | Limerick | 38 | (19) |
| 1968–1970 | South Coast United | ? | (?) |
| 1970–1971 | Limerick | 13 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 1966 | Republic of Ireland U23 | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1985–1997 | Republic of Ireland U17 | ||
| 1990–1991 | Kilkenny City | ||
| 1997–1998 | New Zealand | ||
| 1998 | Bohemian | ||
| 2000–2001 | Kilkenny City | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He later coached Irish sides Bohemian F.C.[4] and Kilkenny City.[5][6]
During his spell at Oriel Park McGrath won the 1964-65 LFA President's Cup. He moved to Drumcondra F.C. in March 1966 making his debut against his former club. He played twice against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1966–67 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.[citation needed]
On 5 June 1966 at Dalymount Park McGrath played in the first ever Republic of Ireland U23 game. He was also an amateur international.[citation needed]
In November 1966 McGrath moved to Limerick F.C. and scored twice on his debut on the 20th.[citation needed]
A fully qualified UEFA coach, he took over as Irish Youths team coach in 1985 in succession to Liam Tuohy (footballer) and was later appointed FAI Director of Coaching.[citation needed]
He managed his son Derek McGrath (footballer) during his brief stay at Bohs and again at Kilkenny City. Derek also played for Shamrock Rovers amongst others in the League of Ireland and for the Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team and Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "JOE GOES FOR BOHS. - Free Online Library".
- ^ "National Coaches". www.nzfootball.co.nz. 2009. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Coaching Records". Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
- ^ "MACCA SEALS THE ZEAL DEAL!; Joe's hoping Kiwi signings bear fruit. - Free Online Library".
- ^ "Football: JOE LIKES LOOK OF BOHS; Kilkenny City v Longford Town. - Free Online Library".
- ^ "Kilkenny City". RTÉ News. 2001. Archived from the original on 14 August 2004. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
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