Northern Irish footballer
James Martin McGroarty (born 30 August 1957) is a Northern Irish former footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.[1]
Career
McGroarty was born in Derry and played football with Tammaherin Youth Club and Finn Harps before joining English side Stoke City in 1977.[1] He played three times in 1977–78 scoring once against Mansfield Town.[1] In 1978–79 he made six appearances and again scored once this time against Charlton Athletic.[1] At the end of the season he returned to Ireland and went on to play for Sligo Rovers, Finn Harps, Glenavon, Crusaders and Dungiven Celtic.[1] His brother Eddie played alongside him at Finn Harps in the 1970s.[citation needed]
In May 2008 McGroarty was appointed manager of Limavady United.[2]
Career statistics
Club
|
Season
|
League
|
FA Cup
|
League Cup
|
Total
|
Division |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals
|
Stoke City[1]
|
1977–78
|
Second Division
|
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1
|
1978–79
|
Second Division
|
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
1
|
Career Total
|
7 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
9 |
2
|
References