Career
He moved to Cambridge City in August 1964 and played in the first ever Republic of Ireland U23 game in 1966. He then moved to Ipswich Town in July 1966 and played for the club at right full back for six seasons, including winning the 2nd Division title under the management of Bill McGarry before falling out with Bobby Robson and replaced by Mick Mills and soon after moved on to Birmingham City in November 1971. He represented his country 17 times scoring once.
He managed Shels for most of the 1975/76 season following the departure of the long-serving Gerry Doyle.
In December 1976 he was appointed player/manager of Athlone Town in succession to Trevor Hockey.