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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Theo Foley
| image =
| fullname = Theo Foley
| birth_date = {{birth date|1937|4|2|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Inchicore]], Ireland
| death_date = {{death date and age|2020|6|26|1937|4|2|df=y}}
| height =
| position = [[Full back (association football)|Right back]]
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 =
| years1 = –1955
| years2 = 1955–1961
| years3 = 1961–1967
| years4 = 1967–1968
| clubs1 = [[Home Farm F.C.|Home Farm]]
| clubs2 = [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]]
| clubs3 = [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]]
| clubs4 = [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]
| caps1 = | goals1 =
| caps2 = 155 | goals2 = 1
| caps3 = 204 | goals3 = 8
| caps4 = 6 | goals4 = 0
| totalcaps = 365
| totalgoals = 9
| nationalyears1 = 1964–1967
| nationalteam1 = [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]]
| nationalcaps1 = 9 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| manageryears1 = 1970–1974
| managerclubs1 = [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]
| manageryears2 = 1990–1992
| managerclubs2 = [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]]
}}

'''Theo Foley''' (2 April 1937 – 26 June 2020) was an Irish footballer and football manager/coach.
'''Theo Foley''' (2 April 1937 – 26 June 2020) was an Irish footballer and football manager/coach.


He was born in [[Inchicore]], [[Dublin]] in Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://shewore.com/2018/10/16/qa-with-theo-foley/|title=Q&A with Theo Foley|publisher=She Wore|date=|accessdate=13 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/where-are-they-now-1.142589|title=Where are they now?|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|date=4 January 1998|accessdate=13 March 2019}}</ref>
He was born in [[Inchicore]], [[Dublin]], Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://shewore.com/2018/10/16/qa-with-theo-foley/|title=Q&A with Theo Foley|publisher=She Wore|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/where-are-they-now-1.142589|title=Where are they now?|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|date=4 January 1998|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==


During his footballing career, he played as a [[defender (football)|defender]] for [[Home Farm F.C.|Home Farm]], [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]], [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]], [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]] and [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]].<ref>{{Hugman|6577}}</ref><ref name="RTE death report">{{cite web |title=Arsenal title-winning assistant manager Theo Foley passes away |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/0626/1149865-arsenal-title-winning-assistant-manager-theo-foley-dies/ |website=rte.ie |publisher=RTE |accessdate=26 June 2020}}</ref>
During his footballing career, he played as a [[defender (football)|defender]] for [[Home Farm F.C.|Home Farm]], [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]], [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]] and [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]].<ref>{{Hugman|6577}}</ref><ref name="RTE death report">{{cite web |title=Arsenal title-winning assistant manager Theo Foley passes away |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/0626/1149865-arsenal-title-winning-assistant-manager-theo-foley-dies/ |website=rte.ie |publisher=RTE |access-date=26 June 2020}}</ref>


He also appeared nine times for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]].<ref>{{NFT player|id=35474|accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="RTE death report"></ref>
He also appeared nine times for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]].<ref>{{NFT player|id=35474|accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="RTE death report" />


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==


In the mid 1970's Theo was assistant manager, then manager at [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]
In the mid 1970s Foley was assistant manager, then manager, at [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]].


This was followed by a spell as assistant manager at [[Millwall F.C|Millwall]], reserve team coach at [[Queen's Park Rangers F.C.|Queen's Park Rangers]] and another spell as assistant manager at Millwall.
This was followed by a spell as assistant manager at [[Millwall F.C.|Millwall]], reserve team coach at [[Queen's Park Rangers F.C.|Queen's Park Rangers]] and another spell as assistant manager at Millwall from December 1982 to [[George Graham (footballer, born 1944)|George Graham]].


In 1986 Theo became assistant manager of [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]], working with manager [[George Graham]]. Their focus on organised defence and strong running resulted in winning a League Cup and Football League Title together.
On 14 May 1986 Foley became assistant manager of [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] when Graham was appointed manager. Graham and Foley's focus was on organised defence and strong running resulting in the club winning a League Cup and Football League Title together.<ref name="LFS">{{cite web |title=Theo Foley – the Irishman who deserves more than a footnote in footballing history |url=https://londonfootballscene.co.uk/2019/02/03/theo-foley-the-irishman-who-deserves-more-than-a-footnote-in-footballing-history/ |publisher=London Football Scene |access-date=28 June 2020}}</ref>


In May 1990 Theo left to manage [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]]
In May 1990 when Graham changed his managerial staff, he appointed [[Stewart Houston]] as his number two. Rather than take the reserve team managers job, Foley left Arsenal to manage [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]] where he remained for two years.


In April 1993 he became youth team coach at [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]]. He was assistant manager at [[Southend United]] from June 1994 until he was dismissed on 10 February 1997. In the summer of 1997, he joined [[Leeds United]] to become a scout under George Graham.<ref>Football: Back to the old one-two - Foley and Graham together again - The People - 13 December 1998</ref> In July 1998 he became Reserve Team Coach at [[Tottenham Hotspur]], linking up with Graham again three months later when the latter became Spurs manager. Foley remained at the club even after the sackings of both Graham and [[Stewart Houston]] in March 2001. However he was made redundant along with several other coaching staff members in July 2003 by [[Enic]] in a cost cutting exercise. He did some scouting for Wolves for a time.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thearsenalhistory.com/?p=16323 | title=Theo Foley – the Arsenal Obituary 2020 | date=26 December 2020 }}</ref> After this he went into retirement though he was a matchday host for Charlton and in retirement watched Millwall and Arsenal.<ref>July 20, 2003 | News of the World.Page: 78.</ref>
In April 1993 he became youth team coach at [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]]


==Author==
==Author==


In October 2018, Theo published his autobiography "Theo Give Us A Ball" which he wrote with his son Paul.
In October 2018, Foley published his autobiography "Theo Give Us A Ball" which he wrote with his son Paul.


==Death==
==Death==
Foley died on 26 June 2020, aged 83.<ref>{{cite news |date= 26 June 2020 |title= Arsenal title-winning assistant manager Theo Foley passes away |url= https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/0626/1149865-arsenal-title-winning-assistant-manager-theo-foley-dies/ |work= [[Raidió Teilifís Éireann]] (RTÉ) |access-date= 27 June 2020}}</ref>
Theo Foley died on 26 June 2020, aged 83.<ref>{{cite news |date= 26 June 2020 |title= Arsenal title-winning assistant manager Theo Foley passes away |url= https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/0626/1149865-arsenal-title-winning-assistant-manager-theo-foley-dies/ |work= [[Raidió Teilifís Éireann]] (RTÉ) |access-date= 27 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date= 26 June 2020 |title= Northampton Town legend Theo Foley dies aged 83 |url= https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2020-06-26/northampton-town-legend-theo-foley-dies-aged-83/ |work= [[ITV News]] |access-date= 27 June 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

5. ^ [https://londonfootballscene.co.uk/2019/02/03/theo-foley-the-irishman-who-deserves-more-than-a-footnote-in-footballing-history/ Theo Foley - the Irishman who deserves more than a footnote in footballing history • London Football Scene]


==External links==
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Latest revision as of 03:37, 11 April 2024

Theo Foley
Personal information
Full name Theo Foley
Date of birth (1937-04-02)2 April 1937
Place of birth Inchicore, Ireland
Date of death 26 June 2020(2020-06-26) (aged 83)
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–1955 Home Farm
1955–1961 Exeter City 155 (1)
1961–1967 Northampton Town 204 (8)
1967–1968 Charlton Athletic 6 (0)
Total 365 (9)
International career
1964–1967 Republic of Ireland 9 (0)
Managerial career
1970–1974 Charlton Athletic
1990–1992 Northampton Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Theo Foley (2 April 1937 – 26 June 2020) was an Irish footballer and football manager/coach.

He was born in Inchicore, Dublin, Ireland.[1][2]

Playing career

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During his footballing career, he played as a defender for Home Farm, Exeter City, Northampton Town and Charlton Athletic.[3][4]

He also appeared nine times for the Republic of Ireland.[5][4]

Coaching career

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In the mid 1970s Foley was assistant manager, then manager, at Charlton Athletic.

This was followed by a spell as assistant manager at Millwall, reserve team coach at Queen's Park Rangers and another spell as assistant manager at Millwall from December 1982 to George Graham.

On 14 May 1986 Foley became assistant manager of Arsenal when Graham was appointed manager. Graham and Foley's focus was on organised defence and strong running resulting in the club winning a League Cup and Football League Title together.[6]

In May 1990 when Graham changed his managerial staff, he appointed Stewart Houston as his number two. Rather than take the reserve team managers job, Foley left Arsenal to manage Northampton Town where he remained for two years.

In April 1993 he became youth team coach at Fulham. He was assistant manager at Southend United from June 1994 until he was dismissed on 10 February 1997. In the summer of 1997, he joined Leeds United to become a scout under George Graham.[7] In July 1998 he became Reserve Team Coach at Tottenham Hotspur, linking up with Graham again three months later when the latter became Spurs manager. Foley remained at the club even after the sackings of both Graham and Stewart Houston in March 2001. However he was made redundant along with several other coaching staff members in July 2003 by Enic in a cost cutting exercise. He did some scouting for Wolves for a time.[8] After this he went into retirement though he was a matchday host for Charlton and in retirement watched Millwall and Arsenal.[9]

Author

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In October 2018, Foley published his autobiography "Theo Give Us A Ball" which he wrote with his son Paul.

Death

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Theo Foley died on 26 June 2020, aged 83.[10][11]

References

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  1. ^ "Q&A with Theo Foley". She Wore. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Where are they now?". The Irish Times. 4 January 1998. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Theo Foley". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
  4. ^ a b "Arsenal title-winning assistant manager Theo Foley passes away". rte.ie. RTE. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  5. ^ Theo Foley at National-Football-Teams.com
  6. ^ "Theo Foley – the Irishman who deserves more than a footnote in footballing history". London Football Scene. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  7. ^ Football: Back to the old one-two - Foley and Graham together again - The People - 13 December 1998
  8. ^ "Theo Foley – the Arsenal Obituary 2020". 26 December 2020.
  9. ^ July 20, 2003 | News of the World.Page: 78.
  10. ^ "Arsenal title-winning assistant manager Theo Foley passes away". Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). 26 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  11. ^ "Northampton Town legend Theo Foley dies aged 83". ITV News. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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