1. Thomas Joseph Eglington was an Irish footballer who played as an outside-left for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Everton and Tranmere Rovers.
17 Facts About Tommy Eglington
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Tommy Eglington's playing career followed a similar path to that of Peter Farrell.
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Tommy Eglington was best known as a creator of chances, for his acceleration down the wing and for his ability to deliver a precise pass at speed.
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Tommy Eglington remains one of Everton's all-time top scorers and has played more games in the Second Division than any other Everton player.
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Tommy Eglington then joined Shamrock Rovers where together with Peter Farrell, Jimmy McAlinden and Paddy Coad, he helped Rovers reach three successive FAI Cup finals.
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In June 1946 Tommy Eglington made his debut for the FAI XI while at Rovers.
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Tommy Eglington won his first two caps while a Rovers player.
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In July 1946, together with Peter Farrell, Tommy Eglington signed for Everton.
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Tommy Eglington played a further 34 games and scored a further 12 goals in the FA Cup.
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In June 1957 Tommy Eglington signed for Tranmere Rovers and three months later he was followed there by Peter Farrell.
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Tommy Eglington spent three seasons at Rovers making 172 league appearances and scoring 36 goals.
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Tommy Eglington played a further 9 games and scored a further 4 goals for Rovers in the FA Cup.
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When Tommy Eglington began his international career in 1946 there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.
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Between 1946 and 1955 Tommy Eglington made 24 appearances and scored 2 goals for the FAI XI.
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Tommy Eglington made his international debut on 16 June 1946 against Portugal.
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Tommy Eglington made 6 appearances for the IFA XI between 1946 and 1948.
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Tommy Eglington ran a butcher's shop outside St Gabriel's Church in Clontarf, Dublin for many years after his retirement.