Tony Grimshaw Explained

Tony Grimshaw
Fullname:Anthony Grimshaw
Birth Date:8 December 1957
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Height:5 ft 6+1/2 in[1]
Position:Full back
Youthyears1:1974
Youthclubs1:Manchester United
Years1:1974–1979
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:1979–1980
Clubs2:Mossley
Caps2:22
Goals2:4

Anthony Grimshaw (born 8 December 1957) is an English former footballer. His regular position was at full back. He was born in Manchester. He played professionally for Manchester United – for whom he made one league appearance during the 1975–76 season.[2]

Grimshaw joined Manchester United as an apprentice in April 1974, turning professional in December of the same year.[1] His first team debut came in the League Cup in September 1975, a 2–1 win at home to Brentford.[1] He also made one league appearance, but after that did not feature again in the United first team. He was released at the end of the 1978–79 season and joined non-league Mossley, where he played 22 times the following season.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barnes . Justyn . Bostock . Adam . Butler . Cliff . Ferguson . Jim . Meek . David . Mitten . Andy . Pilger . Sam . Taylor . Frank OBE . Tyrrell . Tom . The Official Manchester United Illustrated Encyclopedia . Manchester United Books . 2001 . London . 0-233-99964-7 . 89 . amp .
  2. Web site: Manchester United: 1946/47 - 2007/08 . Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database . neilbrown.newcastlefans.com . 19 February 2010 .
  3. Web site: Complete A-Z of players 1919-2010: Gabrielson to Gurney . Mossley A.F.C. . 18 February 2010 .