23 Facts About Anthony McNamee

Anthony McNamee was born on 13 July 1984 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a left-sided midfielder, and current football manager.

Anthony McNamee quickly progressed through the ranks of Watford's youth system and then to the first team.

Anthony McNamee spent at the start of the season in and out at the first team.

Anthony McNamee made seven appearances for Watford in the middle of, and scored the only goal in their fourth round FA Cup victory at West Ham United.

Watford would go on to reach the semi-finals of the competition, but Anthony McNamee played no further part, as the club was relegated back to the Championship.

Anthony McNamee was loaned out to Barnet on a month loan in December 2003.

Anthony McNamee was sent on loan to League One side Crewe Alexandra in March 2007 for the remainder of the season.

Under the new management of Danny Wilson, Anthony McNamee found himself on the substitute bench for several months.

Anthony McNamee's form continued into the start of the season, as rumours circulated that scouts across the country had their eyes on three Swindon Town players, Peter Brezovan, Simon Cox and Anthony McNamee.

On 26 November 2009, local newspaper Swindon Advertiser reported that Anthony McNamee was absent from training amid a loan move to Norwich City.

Anthony McNamee played a role when he contributed three assists in three matches between 23 February 2010 and 6 March 2010, all the three matches were wins, as Norwich City were chasing promotion to the Championship.

Anthony McNamee then set up two goals that contributed wins for Norwich City: the first assist occurred on 21 August 2010 against Swansea City and the second assist occurred on 11 September 2010 against Barnsley.

On 31 August 2011, Anthony McNamee left Norwich on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract at League One club Milton Keynes Dons with the option of a further year.

However, he found his first team opportunities limited and was loaned out; then leading to an announcement on 31 January 2012 that Anthony McNamee left Milton Keynes Dons by mutual consent.

On 24 November 2011, in search of first team football, Anthony McNamee joined Wycombe Wanderers on a loan deal until 7 January 2012.

Anthony McNamee was not offered a new deal by the club at the end of the season and was released.

In October 2002, Anthony McNamee was called up to the England U19 for the first time.

Anthony McNamee went on to make two appearances for England U19 side.

In July 2021, Anthony McNamee was appointed manager of Combined Counties League Division One side Enfield Borough, with former Queens Park Rangers defender Patrick Kanyuka named his assistant.

Anthony McNamee is of Jamaican descent through his parents, making him eligible to play for the national side.

Anthony McNamee is cousin to Bobby Decordova-Reid, a fellow footballer whose clubs include Bristol City.

The club's manager Ray Lewington mentioned that Anthony McNamee has asthma in his questions and answers with the BBC.

In October 2010, Anthony McNamee was in court, charged with a motoring offence.