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Fullname: Tom (Thomas?) Lally
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Born: 1949
Birthplace: Galway
Signed: 15 August 1970
Position: Goalkeeper
Internationals: Ireland
International Caps: 0
International Goals: 0

Biog

Irish goalkeeper picked up from Sligo Rovers in 1970 to understudy Evan Williams. Lally began his career with Galway Bohemians, West United and Galway Hibernian before signing for Sligo in 1968.

He never played in the first team, but featured in the ridiculously strong reserve side of the period. Tom is believed to have spent time on loan to Morton, before heading back across the Irish Sea in October 1971. Celtic famously signed numerous keepers under Jock Stein and competition for a place was tough.

Tom then enjoyed a long career in the Irish League, including spells playing for and managing his home town club.

Answered an SOS to come out retirement and don the gloves for Sligo Rovers in 1987/88.

Playing Career

		League Appearances	League Goals
1968/69	Sligo Rovers
1969/70	Sligo Rovers
1970/71	Celtic	0	0
	Morton (loan)	0	0
1971/72	Celtic	0	0
	St. Patrick's Athletic
1972/73	St. Patrick's Athletic
1973/74	St. Patrick's Athletic
1974/75	St. Patrick's Athletic
1975/76	St. Patrick's Athletic
1976/77	Athlone Town
1977/78	Galway Rovers
1978/79	Galway Rovers
1979/80	Galway Rovers
1980/81	Galway Rovers
1981/82	Galway United
1982/83	Galway United
1983/84	Galway United
1984/85	Galway United
1987/88	Sligo Rovers

NB. Galway United known as Galway Rovers prior to 1981

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