Eddie Wallace
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edward W. Wallace | ||
| Date of birth | 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 22 December 2021 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Shelbourne | |||
| Galway | |||
| Drogheda United | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2014 | Athlone Town (assistant) | ||
| 2014–2015 | Athlone Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Edward W. Wallace (1950 – 22 December 2021) was an Irish footballer and manager who played for several clubs in the League of Ireland before later becoming involved in team management and development.[1]
Career
Wallace enjoyed a brief playing career as a goalkeeper and played for
St Patrick’s Athletic in various positions. Wallace had a brief spell as manager at Athlone Town.[2][3]
Death
Wallace died after a period of illness on 22 December 2021, aged 71.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ "Obituary: Eddie Wallace, respected soccer player, coach, manager and influential talent-spotter". Irish Independent. 2 January 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Irish football mourns passing of top football coach and talent spotter Eddie Wallace". Irish Independent. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Tributes paid after former Athlone manager Eddie Wallace dies". The 42. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "'One of the game's good guys': Tributes pour following the passing of Eddie Wallace". Irish Examiner. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Sean (2 January 2022). "Obituary: Eddie Wallace, respected soccer player, coach, manager and influential talent-spotter". Independent.ie. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Tributes pour in for Eddie Wallace as League of Ireland stalwart passes away". Irish Mirror. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.