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Meagan grew up in Dublin, Ireland.
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Mick Meagan
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Career
He was the first manager of the Republic of Ireland national football team to be given total control over selecting players. After appearing in a match against a Liverpool district team in Dublin, Meagan was signed by Everton in 1952. As well as playing for the club Mick managed the Milltown outfit from 1974 to 1976 as player manager.
Mark"s cousin Tom played for Shelbourne in the 1980s.
Meagans international debut came in May 1961 when he was chosen to play in the wing half position during a World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Hampden Park. Although Ireland lost 4–1, Meagan impressed enough to be selected to play in the return game the following week at Dalymount Park.
In the 1968 European Championships qualifiers, Spain again proved an insurmountable obstacle for Ireland. However, the improvements convinced the FAI that it was time to appoint a team manager and, in 1969, Mick Meagan became the first manager of the Republic of Ireland national side.
Up until then, a team of selectors picked the side.
The 1970s Ireland finished bottom of their qualification group for the 1972 European Championships, ending Meagan"s tenure as manager. Meagan also managed the amateur Republic of Ireland national football team in the qualifiers for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
