Tony Dunne
| Born : | 24 Jul 1941 |
|---|---|
| Signed : | 01 Apr 1960 |
| Debut : | 15 Oct 1960 v Burnley (A) League |
| Goals total : | 2 |
| Appearances total : | 535 |
| Position: : | Full-back |
| Left United : | 01 Aug 1973 |
An unsung hero of Sir Matt
Busby's trailblazing side of the 1960s, Tony Dunne is one of the
greatest full-backs in the club’s history.
Signed in 1960 from Shelbourne as cover for Noel Cantwell or Shay Brennan, Dunne's big chance came when he replaced Brennan in the line-up for the 1963 FA Cup final victory against Leicester City. A brave, speedy defender, he went on to cement a place in the first team following that success and missed only six league games over the next four seasons.
That FA Cup winner’s medal was only the start. The Irish full-back also helped United to win the title in 1965 and 1967 and the
Signed in 1960 from Shelbourne as cover for Noel Cantwell or Shay Brennan, Dunne's big chance came when he replaced Brennan in the line-up for the 1963 FA Cup final victory against Leicester City. A brave, speedy defender, he went on to cement a place in the first team following that success and missed only six league games over the next four seasons.
That FA Cup winner’s medal was only the start. The Irish full-back also helped United to win the title in 1965 and 1967 and the
European Cup in 1968. He played in every round en route to the final
and deserved his medal as much as any of the stars who scored the goals.
He left United in August 1973 on a free transfer to Bolton. In hindsight he was probably released too early as he went on to play more than 200 matches for Bolton, contributing to over 700 career league appearances in total. He won 33 Republic of Ireland caps in an international career spanning 14 years. He was Irish Footballer of the Year in 1969, a rare personal award for such a team player.
He left United in August 1973 on a free transfer to Bolton. In hindsight he was probably released too early as he went on to play more than 200 matches for Bolton, contributing to over 700 career league appearances in total. He won 33 Republic of Ireland caps in an international career spanning 14 years. He was Irish Footballer of the Year in 1969, a rare personal award for such a team player.
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