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12 Facts About Henry McStay

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Henry Matthew Patrick McStay was born on 6 March 1985 and is an Irish retired footballer who is the Head Physio at Leeds United.

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Henry McStay's preferred position was right back, though towards the latter end of his career played in a more central defensive role.

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Henry McStay is a former Republic of Ireland U21 international.

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Henry McStay went on loan to Halifax Town for a short period in search of first team football.

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Henry McStay's loan move ended in November 2004 after suffering a knee injury.

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However, due to homesickness, Henry McStay ended his contract with the Belgian club at the end of January 2008 and went in search of a new start in Britain.

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In June 2010, Henry McStay moved to Portadown whom he previously played for signing a one-year contract.

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Henry McStay played international football for Northern Ireland's Under 17s before opting for the Republic of Ireland.

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Henry McStay was one of the stars as Ireland won the European Youth Olympic Festival in Spain in 2001.

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Henry McStay made his Republic of Ireland Under 21 debut v Portugal U21s on 24 February 2004.

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On 25 March 2005, in a 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualifying match against Israel U21, Henry McStay conceded an own goal while trying to clear the ball in the sixth minute, deflecting the ball into the net.

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Henry McStay studied at the University of Sheffield before completing his degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Salford, following the part-time programme which has links with the Professional Footballers Association.