EX-IRELAND U21 footballer Paul McCarthy has passed away at the age of 45.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender, who made 217 appearances and scored six goals for the Seagulls between 1988 and 1996, died suddenly on Sunday.
Very sad news reaching us this morning that former #BHAFC, Wycombe and Oxford defender Paul McCarthy died suddenly yesterday aged just 45. pic.twitter.com/cPsSztoMH2
The Cork native came through the ranks at Rockmount and played on the same underage teams as current Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane.
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McCarthy alongside Rockmount schoolboy team-mates including Roy Keane. Rockmountfc.com
Rockmountfc.com
McCarthy joined Brighton as a trainee in 1989 and would also go on to enjoy spells at Wycombe Wanderers, Oxford United, Hornchurch and Ebbsfleet United.
He was an important part of the Wycombe team that reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 2001 — going out to Liverpool 2-1 at Villa Park.
Rest in peace, Macca. The legacy left by you and your team-mates will be passed down many generations of #Chairboys fans. pic.twitter.com/nIj5F2uCie
Retired Irish footballer Paul McCarthy dies suddenly aged 45
EX-IRELAND U21 footballer Paul McCarthy has passed away at the age of 45.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender, who made 217 appearances and scored six goals for the Seagulls between 1988 and 1996, died suddenly on Sunday.
The Cork native came through the ranks at Rockmount and played on the same underage teams as current Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane.
McCarthy joined Brighton as a trainee in 1989 and would also go on to enjoy spells at Wycombe Wanderers, Oxford United, Hornchurch and Ebbsfleet United.
He was an important part of the Wycombe team that reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 2001 — going out to Liverpool 2-1 at Villa Park.
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paul mccarthy RIP team:Brighton & Hove Albion (Football 69) Ireland Republic Oxford United