Tom Fenoughty (footballer born 1941)

Thomas Fenoughty (b. 7 June 1941 in Rotherham) was a professional footballer with Sheffield United and Chesterfield from 1964 to 1973, before returning to his career as a pharmaceutical chemist.

Tom Fenoughty was signed by Sheffield United from non-league Sheffield F.C. in 1964. He made 49 appearances, scoring 4 goals, before moving to Chesterfield F.C. in 1969. He made 101 appearances (15 goals) for Chesterfield mostly in midfield.

In 1973 he retired from the full-time game, and returned to his career as a pharmaceutical chemist (he is a graduate of Manchester University) while playing part-time for Matlock Town F.C.. He played for Matlock for five years, scoring one of their four goals in their 1975 FA Trophy victory at Wembley, and was then their manager for three years.

He is currently the northern regional manager for a pharmaceutical company.

His brothers Mick and Nick both had spells with Chesterfield F.C., and his father played for York City. [ [http://www.chesterfield-fc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/PastPlayersDetail/0,,10435~76835,00.html Chesterfield F.C. Official site] , retrieved 5 Dec 2006]

His son Mark Fenoughty [ [http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/PLCDetail/0,,10418~413667,00.html Sheffield United F.C. Official site] , retrieved 5 Dec 2006] is currently Chief Operating Officer at Sheffield United. [ [http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/WhosWho/0,,10418,00.html Sheffield United F.C. Official site] , retrieved 5 Dec 2006]

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