Allan Maher (born 21 July 1950) is an Australian former

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, who was part of Australia's squad for the

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Playing career

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, at club level, he was a part of the successful Marconi sides of the early

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years, where he was a member of their 1979 championship side. While Maher was a member of

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squad, he didn't make his full international debut until 1975. He represented Australia in 22 A internationals between 1975 and 1981.

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* 1950 births Living people Australian men's soccer players Australian people of Irish descent Australian Roman Catholics Australia men's international soccer players 1974 FIFA World Cup players Men's association football goalkeepers Place of birth missing (living people) {{Australia-footybio-stub