Tony Green (footballer)
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| Tony Green | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Anthony Green | |
| Date of birth | October 13, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Playing position | Striker (retired) | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 19??-1964 | St. Mungo's Academy | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1964-1966 1966-1971 1971-1973 |
Albion Rovers Blackpool Newcastle United |
64 (21) 123 (13) 33 (3) |
| National team | ||
| 1971-1972 | Scotland | 6 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Anthony "Tony" Green (born 13 October 1946 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional footballer.
Green was a Newcastle United player from 1971 to 1973. He was signed from Blackpool for £150,000.
Tragically his career ended at the age of 26 when he suffered a cartilage injury, and was never to play professionally again.
With only 35 games and three goals to his Newcastle career, the Geordie supporters were left wondering what he could have achieved.
He made six appearances for Scotland between 1971 and 1972.
After his career was over Green became a maths teacher in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, a role he continues to fulfill.
[edit] Resources
- Joannou, Paul (1996). The Black 'n' White Alphabet: A Complete Who's Who of Newcastle United. Polar Print Group Ltd. ISBN 1-899538-038.
- Haway the Lads: The Illustrated Story of Newcastle United, by Paul Joannou, Tommy Canning, Patrick Canning
