07/06/2026
Just incase you didn’t know ! He’s quite shy as well !
Gerry Daly
Daly was born in Cabra, Dublin, and started his football career in Drumcondra with Stella Maris. His first senior club was Bohemians, for whom he scored in the UEFA Cup away to Köln in September 1972.
In 1973, Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty paid Bohemians £20,000 for Daly's services. In Daly's first season at Old Trafford, the team was relegated to the Second Division after finishing 21st out of 22 teams.Despite this setback, Manchester United gained an instant return to the top flight with Daly being a key player. He continued his good form into the 1975–76 season, playing in 51 matches, including the 1976 FA Cup final.
In March 1977, Daly moved to Derby County for £175,000, making him Ireland’s most expensive player at the time. He quickly became a key figure in the midfield, known for his technical skills, passing, and leadership. Notably, Daly scored a memorable penalty against Manchester City in 1977, during a match where the penalty spot had to be repainted due to the poor condition of the Baseball Ground pitch .
During his tenure at Derby, Daly spent time on loan with the New England Tea Men in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1978 and 1979, earning All-Star honors in both seasons. He returned to Derby County in 1979 and continued to contribute significantly until the club’s relegation in 1980. Subsequently, Daly had stints with Coventry City, Leicester City (on loan), Birmingham City, Shrewsbury Town, Stoke City, Doncaster Rovers, and Telford United, where he concluded his playing career in 1989 .
Internationally, Daly earned 48 caps for the Republic of Ireland between 1973 and 1986, scoring 13 goals.
