John Toal

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John Toal
Personal information
Full name John Toal
Date of birth 5 November 1967 (1967-11-05) (age 40)
Place of birth    Dublin, Ireland
Playing position Midfielder (retired)
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1987-1988
1988-1992
1992–1997
1997		 Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers
Portadown F.C.

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1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)

John Toal (born 5 November 1967 in Dublin, Ireland) is a former Irish soccer player.

He made his League of Ireland debut for Shamrock Rovers at Home Farm on 14 April 1987.

He signed for Drogheda United in 1988 who he captained to First Division success in 1991.

Signed back for Rovers under manager Ray Treacy in 1992 and scored once in 17 league appearances in his first season but it was in his second season that he really came to the fore in the centre of midfield as he scored 10 goals in 31 league appearances as Rovers stormed to their 15th League title.

Was named in the best league XI at season end[1]

Played two games in Europe for the Hoops.

Managed doomed Dublin City F.C. for the 2002/03 season.


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