Tony Gourley Explained

Tony Gourley
Fullname:Anthony M. Gourley[1]
Birth Date:third ¼
Birth Place:Rochdale district, England
Club1:Rochdale Hornets
Club2:Salford
Year2start:1979
Year2end:80
Club3:Fulham
Year3start:1980
Year3end:85
Appearances3:131
Tries3:2
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:6
Teama:Lancashire
Appearancesa:2
Retired:yes
New:yes
Source:[2] [3]

Anthony "Tony" M. Gourley (birth registered third ¼ 1950) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Rochdale Hornets, Salford and Fulham, as a .

Background

Tony Gourley's birth was registered in Rochdale district, Lancashire, England.

Career

Gourley started his career with Rochdale Hornets. In 1979, he was signed by Salford for a fee of £10,000.[4] A year later he joined the newly formed Fulham, and was a key member of their inaugural squad. He spent five seasons at the club before being forced to retire after suffering an eye injury in a match against Bridgend Blue Dragons in March 1985.

Gourley also played two games for Lancashire.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Index entry. 25 October 2014. FreeBMD. ONS.
  2. Book: Farrar. Dave. Lush. Peter. From Fulham to Wembley : 20 years of Rugby League in London. 2000. London League Publications. London. 978-0952606444.
  3. Web site: Tony Gourley - Career Stats & Summary. Rugby League Project. 25 October 2014.
  4. News: Fielding hope. The Guardian. 6 February 1979. London. 25. .