Seamus Donal D'Arcy (14 December 1921 – 22 February 1985), known as Jimmy D'Arcy or sometimes Paddy D'Arcy, was a Northern Irish international

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who played as an inside forward.

Career

After playing in the Republic of Ireland for Waterford, Limerick, Dundalk and in Northern Ireland for Ballymena United, D'Arcy played professionally in the

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for Charlton Athletic, Chelsea and

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, before his retirement in 1954. He also represented the IFA XI. An ankle injury ended D'Arcy's career in 1954 and the following year he returned to Charlton Athletic to serve as Development Association Officer for eight months.

Personal life

After retiring from football, D'Arcy settled in

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and worked as a quality inspector for a local glass manufacturing company.

Career statistics

References

External links

Profile at Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database
{{DEFAULTSORT:D'Arcy, Jimmy 1921 births 1985 deaths Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland Northern Ireland men's international footballers Waterford F.C. players Limerick F.C. players Dundalk F.C. players Ballymena United F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. players Chelsea F.C. players Brentford F.C. players English Football League players League of Ireland players NIFL Premiership players Charlton Athletic F.C. non-playing staff Men's association football forwards Newry City F.C. players Association footballers from Newry