Michael Anthony Walsh (born 13 August 1954) is a former professional
footballer
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who works as a
football agent. A
striker, he spent his club career in England and Portugal. Born in England, he represented the
Republic of Ireland national team at international level.
Club career
Walsh began his professional career at
Blackpool in 1973, making his debut in a goalless draw at
Fulham on 12 September. He went on to score 72 league goals for the Seasiders in 180 games during his five years at the club. His strike in a 3–2 win against
Sunderland at
Bloomfield Road
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on 1 February 1975 earned him the "
Goal of the Season" award on the
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''. He signed for
in August 1978 for a fee of £375,000, a record fee for Blackpool at the time.
He had a spell with
in 1978. He spent six years playing in Portugal with
The highlight of his international career was when he scored the only goal of the game as
in September 1984.
in April 2006.
Organised by the Blackpool Supporters Association, Blackpool fans around the world voted on their all-time heroes. Five players from each decade are inducted; Walsh is in the 1970s.
:''Scores and results list Republic of Ireland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Walsh goal.''