Vinny McCarthy

Vinny McCarthy (born 27 September 1955 ) is a Scottish former soccer player.

1976 Utah Golden Spikers

Vinny McCarthy

Personal information
Full name	Vinny McCarthy
Date of birth	(1955-09-27) 27 September 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s)	Winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–87	Waterford United	242	(42)
1976	→ Utah Golden Spikers (loan)
1979	→ Los Angeles Skyhawks (loan)
1987–88	Shamrock Rovers	20	(2)
1988–91	Waterford United
1991–92	Cobh Ramblers	36	(0)
1992–93	Waterford United	15	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.

Honours

• FAI Cup: 1
  • Waterford United 1980
• League of Ireland First Division: 1
  • Waterford United 1989/90