John Fahy (footballer)

John Joseph Fahy (born 13 May 1943) was a Scottish footballer. He played professionally for Oxford United between 1964 and 1966, making a total of 23 Football League appearances and scoring 14 goals.[1][2] He and his team became the first Fourth Division club to reach the quarter-final of the FA Cup, being knocked out at this stage by Preston North End. In 1967, he played in the Southern Football League with Margate.[3] The following season he played in South Africa's National Football League with Germiston Callies F.C. for four seasons.[4]

He also played for Toronto Metros in the NASL.[5] In 1973, he played in Canada's National Soccer League with Toronto Hungaria where he finished as the league's top goalscorer.[3] In 1974, midway through the season he was traded to the Serbian White Eagles FC.[6] In 1975, he played with Toronto Italia.[7]

References
  1. Hugman, Barry J. (1984). Canon League Football Players' Records 1946-1984. Newnes Books. p. 152. ISBN 0-600-37318-5.
  2. OXFORD UNITED : 1962/63 - 2005/06, Newcastle Fans.
  3. "John Fahy". www.margatefootballclubhistory.com. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  4. Krivel, Peter (18 June 1974). "Soccer star has come a long way from home". Toronto Star. p. C3.
  5. http://www.nasljerseys.com/Players/F/Fahy.John.htm
  6. "Italia captures NSL Cup final". Toronto Star. 7 October 1974. p. B3.
  7. "Toronto Italia scores easy win over Victoria in soccer final". The Globe and Mail. 27 October 1975. p. S6.


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