Gerard Anthony Daly was born on 30 April 1954 and is an Irish former footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester United, Derby County, Coventry City, Leicester City, Birmingham City, Shrewsbury Town, Stoke City, Doncaster Rovers as well as the Republic of Ireland national team.
11 Facts About Gerry Daly
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Gerry Daly was born in Cabra, Dublin, and started his football career in Drumcondra with Stella Maris.
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Gerry Daly was reunited his old manager Docherty, who was appointed manager of the Rams in September 1977.
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Gerry Daly scored a famous penalty for Derby in 1977 against Manchester City where the penalty spot had to be re-painted during the game, due to the poor condition of the Baseball Ground pitch.
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Gerry Daly then spent a season at Birmingham City before signing for Shrewsbury Town in October 1985.
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Gerry Daly joined non-league Telford United in 1989 and later managed the club between 1990 and 1993.
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Gerry Daly represented Ireland from 1973 to 1986, earning 48 caps.
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Gerry Daly won his first cap in a friendly against Poland.
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Gerry Daly scored 13 international goals, making him one of the top-scoring Irish midfielders.
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Gerry Daly scored another goal against England in the Euro qualifiers in 1978.
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Gerry Daly scored against Denmark in the Euro qualifiers of 1980.