25 Facts About Eamonn Bannon

Eamonn John Bannon was born on 18 April 1958 and is a Scottish former international footballer who played in midfield.

Eamonn Bannon began his career at Hearts in the mid-1970s before having a brief spell at Chelsea.

Eamonn Bannon rejoined Hearts in 1988, where he remained for a further five years.

Eamonn Bannon managed Falkirk for a few months in 1996.

Eamonn Bannon repaid Ormond's faith in him by scoring thirteen goals in the Scottish First Division, including a hat-trick against Kilmarnock in December 1977.

Eamonn Bannon was seen as Chelsea's playmaker by manager Danny Blanchflower.

Eamonn Bannon impressed with his clever play and passing ability, and became popular with the fans.

Eamonn Bannon scored his first, and only, goal for Chelsea in his third game, a match away at Bolton Wanderers.

Eamonn Bannon went on to make a total of 31 appearances that season, scoring 4 goals.

Eamonn Bannon played in all eleven games in the League Cup, scoring four times en route to the final.

Eamonn Bannon proved to be an important player for United, scoring ten league goals.

Celtic equalised before half-time but Eamonn Bannon converted a penalty kick early in the second half to restore United's lead.

Eamonn Bannon remained a key figure in a United side that went on to reach the 1987 UEFA Cup Final and the Scottish Cup 1985,1987 and 1988.

Eamonn Bannon was credited with having a positive influence on the younger players breaking through at that time, such as Alan McLaren and Scott Crabbe.

Eamonn Bannon returned to Hearts in the summer of 1994 for a season as assistant manager under Tommy McLean, before a final playing spell with Stenhousemuir.

Now playing as a defender, Eamonn Bannon helped them win the 1995 Scottish Challenge Cup Final at McDiarmid Park, as they defeated his old club Dundee United on a penalty shootout.

Eamonn Bannon went on to manage Falkirk for a few months in 1996 before buying a guest house in Edinburgh, which he has run since 1997.

Eamonn Bannon played for Spartans for a couple of years before retiring at the age of 40, although he continued to coach the side.

In 2009, Eamonn Bannon was inducted into Dundee United's Hall of Fame, alongside former teammates such as David Narey, Paul Hegarty and Paul Sturrock.

Eamonn Bannon began his international career in 1978, making his debut for the Scotland under-21 team on 17 September at Pittodrie Stadium in a friendly against the USA.

Eamonn Bannon made his full international debut for Scotland on 19 December 1979 in a European Championship qualifier against Belgium at Hampden Park.

However, Scotland were outplayed and Eamonn Bannon failed to match the form he had shown in the previous two games.

Eamonn Bannon faded from the international scene after that, but scored what proved to be his only Scotland goal in November 1983 away against East Germany.

Eamonn Bannon was accompanied by four of his Dundee United teammates; Richard Gough, Maurice Malpas, David Narey and Paul Sturrock.

Back in the Scotland set-up, Eamonn Bannon was part of the 22-man squad that travelled to Mexico for the World Cup.