| Vinny McCarthy | |
| Fullname: | Vinny McCarthy |
| Birth Date: | 27 September 1955 |
| Birth Place: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Years1: | 1976–87 |
| Years2: | 1976 |
| Years3: | 1979 |
| Years4: | 1987–88 |
| Years5: | 1988–91 |
| Years6: | 1991–92 |
| Years7: | 1992–93 |
| Clubs2: | → Utah Golden Spikers (loan) |
| Clubs3: | → Los Angeles Skyhawks (loan) |
| Clubs7: | Waterford United |
| Caps1: | 242 |
| Goals1: | 42 |
| Caps4: | 20 |
| Goals4: | 2 |
| Caps6: | 36 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Caps7: | 15 |
| Goals7: | 2 |
Vinny McCarthy (born 27 September 1955) is a Scottish former soccer player.Having had a spell at Partick Thistle in Scotland, McCarthy was signed by Manchester United although injury restricted his opportunities at Old Trafford. After a short stay in Manchester, McCarthy was signed by Waterford United on the same day as Bobby Charlton. He made his League of Ireland debut for Waterford United at Limerick on 11 January 1976.
McCarthy signed for Shamrock Rovers in July 1987.[1]
He made a scoring debut in a League Cup game in Longford on 23 August.[2]
He was released back to the Blues in January 1988 after scoring 3 goals in 28 total appearances including 2 in the European Cup.[3]
McCarthy represented the League of Ireland at Inter-League level.
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