Paul McGrath
Football, Football player
1959 –
Who is Paul McGrath?
Paul McGrath is a retired Irish footballer, who played as a defender from 1981 until 1998. McGrath is widely recognised as one of the greatest players to have ever come out of Ireland.
In a career greatly hampered by physical and off-the-field problems, he played 14 professional seasons with Aston Villa and Manchester United. A tough tackler, he played extensively despite persistent problems with his knees. He also played for St Patrick's Athletic, Derby County and Sheffield United
Also a long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national team, he appeared at the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 1988, the team's first-ever international tournament.
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- Born
- Dec 4, 1959
Ealing - Spouses
- Claire McGrath
( - 1994) - Caroline McGrath
( - 2003)
- Claire McGrath
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- England
- Profession
- Lived in
- Dublin
- Ealing
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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