John Delamere (footballer)
Irish former professional footballer
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John Delamere (born 18 February 1956) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 February 1956 | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976–1978 | Shelbourne | ||
| 1978 | Sligo Rovers | ||
| 1978–1980 | Shelbourne | ||
| 1980 | Limerick | ||
| 1980–1981 | Cork United | ||
| 1981–1983 | PEC Zwolle | 16 | (3) |
| 1983–84 | Shelbourne | ||
| 1984 | SV SVV | ||
| 1984–1985 | Hammond Lane | ||
| 1985–1986 | Home Farm | ||
| 1986–1987 | Longford Town | ||
| 1987 | Athlone Town | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
Delamere played in Ireland with Shelbourne, Limerick and Sligo Rovers.[1] At Shelbourne, he was their top scorer for a few seasons.[2][3] He signed for Sligo Rovers in January 1978 to replace Mick Leonard.[4] Delamere was the top scorer in the 1978–79 League of Ireland season, scoring two goals for Sligo and 15 goals for Shelbourne.[5]
He also played for Cork United, Hammond Lane, Home Farm, Longford Town and Athlone Town.[6][7]
He spent the 1981–82 season with Dutch club PEC Zwolle.[8] Author Gerjos Weelink described Delamere as a "purebred cult figure".[9]
Later life
As of September 2009, he was the President of amateur club Galty Celtic, and also sponsored the club's kits.[3]
Personal life
Delamere's step-brother Paddy Turner was also a footballer.[10]