Al Finucane

Al Finucane

Al Finucane (born 8 January 1943) was an Irish football (soccer) player. During his 28 year career he played for League of Ireland sides Limerick, Waterford United and Newcastle West. Finucane was also a member of several Republic of Ireland national football team squads.

Finucane played his first game for Limerick as a 17 year old in 1961. Finucane played in Europe for Limerick against CSKA Sofia in 1965 and 21 years later for Waterford against Bordeaux. He was 43 at the time and the oldest player to play in a European game. Also, despite playing in so many games, Finucane was never sent off and only received 3 yellow cards. He won 3 FAI Cup winners medals; in 1971 and 1982 with Limerick and 1975 with Waterford. He also hold the record for the most League of Ireland appearances.

Finucane won 11 caps for Ireland and captained the team away to Austria in 1971 [http://www.soccerscene.ie/sssenior/matchdetails.php?id=133] .

His nephew, Paul Finucane, is currently the Limerick FC captain.


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