Jim Tansey

Jim Tansey (born 8 August 1953) is an Australian former association football player.

For the Everton F.C. player, see Jimmy Tansey.

Jim Tansey
Personal information
Date of birth (1953-08-08) 8 August 1953
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
South Liverpool
1974–1976 Slavia Melbourne 40 (6)
1977–1983 Heidelberg United 146 (5)
1984 Footscray JUST 26 (0)
National team
1975–1981 Australia 20 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

The son of Everton footballer Jimmy Tansey,[1] Tansey was born in Liverpool, England in 1953. He emigrated to Australia in 1974.[2] He is also the uncle of 2015 Scottish Cup winner, Greg Tansey.

Playing career

Club career

Tansey began his senior playing career for South Liverpool F.C.. After moving to Australia, he played for Slavia Melbourne in the Victorian State League. With the start of the National Soccer League (NSL), Tansey moved to Fitzroy United Alexander. He later played for NSL club Footscray JUST.[3]

International career

Between 1975 and 1981, Tansey played 20 full international matches for Australia.[4]

Honours

Personal
  • Argus Medal: 1976
  • FFA Football Hall of Fame - Medal of Excellence: 2010

Club

References
  1. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/why-jimmy-tansey-who-completed-30-years-with-adidas-this-week-has-followed-ej-whitten-with-aplomb/story-fnig5e6k-1226654649042?nk=128e732a78315028da2e9f26a51b1513
  2. Hay, Roy (6 November 2012). "Jim Tansey; Extrovert defender and breaker of tradition". Goal Weekly. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  3. "Tansey, Jim". Australian Player Database. OzFootball. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  4. Howe, Andrew (2008). THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM: CAPS AND CAPTAINS. Football Federation Australia.
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