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Anthony Bartley (born 8 March 1938) is an English former professional footballer, coach, and manager who played for a number of teams in England and the Republic of Ireland. His playing career spanned from 1956 to 1971. He played as a left-winger.
Early Life
Bartley was born on the 8th March 1938 in Stalybridge, Cheshire, England.
Playing Career
In 1955, at 17 years old, Bartley signed his first professional contract at his local team, Stalybridge Celtic F.C.
One year later, he signed for Bolton Wanderers F.C. where he would stay for two seasons[1], one of which he spent on loan at Everton F.C.Following his spell at Bolton, Bartley would sign for Bury F.C.
It was at Bury where Bartley would spend the majority of his career and enjoy the most success. He spent seven years at the Lancashire outfit making 118 appearances. Bartley would win numerous individual awards at the club, including the 1962/63 Bury FC top goalscorer award. During his time at the club, Bury would gain promotion from the third tier to the second tier of the English football pyramid, narrowly missing out on promotion to the top flight. He was also a prominent member of the side which reached the semi-finals of the 1962–63 Football League Cup[2]. In 1965, Bartley would depart Bury for Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Despite a somewhat fractious relationship with then manager Jimmy McIlroy, Bartley would make 48 appearances in two seasons for the club before moving to Chesterfield F.C.Bartley would spend a year at Chesterfield[3] before moving to the Republic of Ireland to continue his footballing career.
Whilst in Ireland, Bartley would enjoy stints at Dundalk F.C., Limerick F.C., and Sligo Rovers F.C. in a player manager role. Sligo Rovers legend Tony Fagan would praise Bartley for his use of English training drills and tactics which were seen as innovative and unique amongst the Irish clubs[4]. Whilst at Dundalk, Bartley would make two European appearances in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup against Liverpool F.C.[5]
In 1971, after a 15 year long playing career, Bartley would retire aged 33.[6]
Post-Playing Career
Following his retirement from the game in 1971, Bartley would return to England and Bury Football Club where he enjoyed a brief stint as the club's kit man. Bartley would open and manage a gymnasium in his hometown of Stalybridge before taking up work as a taxi-driver.[7]
Personal Life
Bartley is a Roman-Catholic, married, has two sons and one daughter. He also has seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.[7]
References
- ↑ "Historical Lineups" (PDF).
- ↑ "Bury match record: 1962". www.11v11.com. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ↑ "All Chesterfield players: 1967". www.11v11.com. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ↑ Fennessy, Paul. ""I walked down the road. It was the loneliest walk. I said 'there's 20 years of my life'"". The42. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ↑ "Tony Bartley | Dundalk F.C. Who's Who". dundalkfcwhoswho.com. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ↑ "Tony Bartley - Player profile". www.transfermarkt.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Where Are They Now? | Footballers | Tony Bartley". www.where-are-they-now.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
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