Anthony Grimshaw (born 8 December 1957) is an English former footballer. His regular position was at full back. He was born in Manchester. He played professionally for Manchester United – for whom he made one league appearance during the 1975–76 season.[2]

Tony Grimshaw
Personal information
Full name Anthony Grimshaw
Date of birth (1957-12-08) 8 December 1957 (age 66)
Place of birth Manchester, England
Height 5 ft 6+12 in (1.69 m)[1]
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
1974 Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1979 Manchester United 1 (0)
1979–1980 Mossley 22 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Grimshaw joined Manchester United as an apprentice in April 1974, turning professional in December of the same year.[1] His first team debut came in the League Cup in September 1975, a 2–1 win at home to Brentford.[1] He also made one league appearance, but after that did not feature again in the United first team. He was released at the end of the 1978–79 season and joined non-league Mossley, where he played 22 times the following season.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Barnes, Justyn; Bostock, Adam; Butler, Cliff; Ferguson, Jim; Meek, David; Mitten, Andy; Pilger, Sam; Taylor, Frank OBE & Tyrrell, Tom (2001). The Official Manchester United Illustrated Encyclopedia. London: Manchester United Books. p. 89. ISBN 0-233-99964-7.
  2. ^ "Manchester United: 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
  3. ^ "Complete A-Z of players 1919-2010: Gabrielson to Gurney". Mossley A.F.C. Retrieved 18 February 2010.