John Keogh

Who is John Keogh?

John Keogh is an Irish former professional football player who played as a full back in the 1960s.

He started his footballing career with the Dublin nursery club, Stella Maris, on Richmond Road near Drumcondra. They won the Dublin District Schoolboys League Under 14, 15, 16 & 17. Keogh was captain for the last two seasons. They also won the All-Ireland Under 15 title. His club mate at Stella Maris, Johnny Giles, went on to play with Manchester United, while Keogh was invited for trials at Chelsea but returned home after a couple of months.

He joined Shamrock Rovers F.C. in 1958 where he made 9 appearances in European competition. He made his debut in a Dublin City Cup game on the 16th of August 1959.

A former youth and junior international he also made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland national football team on 4 May 1966, coming on as a substitute in a 4-0 defeat to West Germany at Dalymount Park.

"I received a telegram in work from Tom Scully, the Shamrock Rovers secretary, on the day of the game to be at Dalymount at 7pm that evening with my boots and shin-guards.