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Sammy McIlroy

Midfielder, born 1954, 8 clubs, 1 loan, Classic era

Sammy McIlroy played for 8 clubs in his senior career, starting at Manchester United in 1971. His longest spell was at Manchester United: 11 seasons, 1971–1982. He went out on loan once, to Admira Wacker. He returned to Bury after time away. His last club was Northwich Victoria, where he played until 1993.

  1. Manchester United1971–82Manchester United, 1971–82
    Stoke City1982–85Stoke City, 1982–85
    Manchester City1985–86Manchester City, 1985–86
    Örgryte IS1986Örgryte IS, 1986
  2. Bury1986–88Bury, 1986–88
    Admira Wacker1988loan from BURAdmira Wacker, 1988, on loan from Bury
    Bury1988–89backBury, 1988–89, back after loan
    Preston North End1989–91Preston North End, 1989–91
  3. Northwich Victoria1991–93Northwich Victoria, 1991–93

Sammy McIlroy’s clubs

YearsClub
1971–1982Manchester United
1982–1985Stoke City
1985–1986Manchester City
1986Örgryte IS
1986–1988Bury
1988Admira WackerLoan from Bury
1988–1989BuryReturned
1989–1991Preston North End
1991–1993Northwich Victoria

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What clubs did Sammy McIlroy play for?
Sammy McIlroy played for 8 clubs in his senior career: Manchester United, Stoke City, Manchester City, Örgryte IS, Bury, Admira Wacker, Preston North End and Northwich Victoria.
What was Sammy McIlroy's last club?
Sammy McIlroy's last club was Northwich Victoria (1991–1993).
What was Sammy McIlroy's first club?
Sammy McIlroy started his senior career at Manchester United in 1971.

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