Mick Fairclough

Who is Mick Fairclough?

Michael Joseph "Mick" Fairclough was a former Irish professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Drogheda United, Dundalk and Huddersfield Town.

Mick started his football career with Drogheda Youths and won an FAI Youths Cup medal in 1970 scoring in the replay of the final. At age 18 he played in the 1971 FAI Cup Final with Drogheda who lost to Limerick after a replay. This qualified Drogheda for the Blaxnit Cup where Drogheda lost on penalties to eventual winners Linfield.

Mick was bought by Huddersfield Town in August 1971 and made his first team debut against Wolves in October 1971. He made 20 appearances in the 1971/72 season including games against Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Spurs & Wolves. He also represented Ireland in the International match against the West German Olympic team.

Mick received a serious leg injury against Walsall on the 17th of September 1973 and this ultimately ended his career prematurely in 1974. He was out of football for 6 years and then made a comeback in the League of Ireland with Dundalk F.C. after receiving treatment from Bobby McGregor the renowned Northern Ireland Physio.