Career
Liverpool-born Tansey joined local club Everton as a youth team player in 1948, and made his first-team debut in a 2–2 draw against N ottinghamshire County in 1953. He established himself as a first-team regular in the 1954-1955 season, making 39 league appearances. He remained the club"s first-choice left back until he was superseded by John Bramwell in the 1958-1959 season.
He transferred to Crewe Alexandra the following season.
Tansey died on 7 July 2012, aged 83.
