Sammy McIlroy MBE

The last ever Busby Babe

Played for Manchester United, Stoke City, Manchester City,Bury, Preston North End and the Northern Ireland national team.

Spotted as a youngster by Matt Busby he became his last signing for the club, the last ever Busby Babe. Once he had signed professional terms, Sammy made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut in a local derby against City in 1971. Serious injuries in 1973 stopped his progress for a while but he happily returned to help the club to a Second Division title and three FA Cup Finals. In his 11 years at Old Trafford, he was fully committed to the club before being allowed to leave for Stoke City in a £350,000 transfer.

Once his playing career finished he managed several English football teams and the Northern Ireland national team and he won promotion to the football league with Macclesfield Town and Morecambe.

He was awarded the MBE in 1986 for his services to football.

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