Theo Dunne

Thomas "Theo" Dunne (22 February 1937 – 12 February 2023) was an Irish footballer who played for Shelbourne in the League of Ireland. He also managed UCD for over 20 years.

Theo Dunne
Personal information
Full name Thomas Dunne
Date of birth 22 February 1937
Place of birth Dublin, Irish Free State
Date of death 12 February 2023(2023-02-12) (aged 85)
Place of death Dublin, Ireland
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Home Farm
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1959–1965 Shelbourne
Managerial career
1974–1976 Shamrock Rovers (assistant)
1977–1999 UCD
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

A boyhood fan of Shamrock Rovers, Dunne was overlooked by the club before joining Home Farm after a successful trial. Tiring of the travel to play for Home Farm, he was playing locally before joining the Shelbourne B team. A successful debut against Drumcondra resulted in Dunne being called up to Shelbourne's first team.

Dunne's Shelbourne career yielded a League of Ireland title in 1962 and two FAI Cup medals in 1960 and 1963 when he captained the team. He subsequently captained Shelbourne in a European Cup Winners' Cup tie with Barcelona at Camp Nou.[1]

Managerial career

After retiring from playing, Dunne became involved in management and was assistant manager of Shamrock Rovers for a two-year spell. He had a long association with UCD and was in charge when they shocked Shamrock Rovers to win the FAI Cup in 1984.[2] Dunne also took charge of Home Farm for several seasons.

Personal life and death

Dunne's nephew, Richard Dunne, made 431 Premier League appearances, including 253 for Manchester City. His son, Tommy Dunne, also won League of Ireland and FAI Cup medals before becoming involved in team management.

Dunne died on 12 February 2023, at the age of 85.[3][4]

Honours

As a player

Shelbourne

As a manager

UCD

References
  1. "'We weren't even allowed swap jerseys!' - when Shelbourne battled Barcelona at the Nou Camp". The 42. 4 February 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  2. "Irish football in mourning following the death of Theo Dunne". Irish Independent. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  3. "Long-serving UCD manager Theo Dunne, dies aged 85". RTÉ Sport. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  4. "Irish soccer community mourns death of Theo Dunne". Irish Examiner. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
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