Date of birth | 23 February 1919 |
Place of birth | Dublin |
Nationality | Irish |
Position | Full back |
John Carey was United's captain when they won the FA Cup (1948) and League title (1952) - Busby's first successes. A sprightly forward pre-war, Busby converted him successfully to a classy defender, skilful, inspirational and play-maker from the back, unique at this time. An intelligent, studious player he was Busby's 'manager on the pitch', versatile playing in every defensive position including once as goalkeeper. Footballer of the Year in 1949, this modest man was genuinely surprised he was considered such a good player.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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St James` Gate | 01 Nov 1936 | ||
Manchester United | 01 Nov 1936 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1937-38 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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1937-38 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 16 | 3 |
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1938-39 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
1938-39 | Manchester United | League Division One | 32 | 6 |
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1939-40 | Irish XI | Unofficial | 1 | ||||
1945-46 | Ireland | Victory | 2 | ||||
1945-46 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
1946-47 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 2 | ||||
1946-47 | Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
1946-47 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
1946-47 | Manchester United | League Division One | 31 | ||||
1946-47 | Rest of Europe | Anniversary | 1 | ||||
1947-48 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 1 | ||||
1947-48 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 6 | ||||
1947-48 | Manchester United | League Division One | 37 | 1 |
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1948-49 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 3 | ||||
1948-49 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
1948-49 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 7 | ||||
1948-49 | Manchester United | League Division One | 41 | 1 |
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1949-50 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
1949-50 | Manchester United | League Division One | 38 | 1 |
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1950-51 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
1950-51 | Manchester United | League Division One | 39 | ||||
1951-52 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1951-52 | Manchester United | League Division One | 38 | 3 |
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1952-53 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
1952-53 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
1952-53 | Manchester United | League Division One | 32 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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02 Feb 1946 | Ireland v Scotland | L | 2-3 | VICTORY | |
04 May 1946 | Wales v Ireland | W | 0-1 | VICTORY | |
28 Sep 1946 | Ireland v England | L | 2-7 | British Home Championship | |
27 Nov 1946 | Scotland v Ireland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
16 Apr 1947 | Ireland v Wales | W | 2-1 | British Home Championship | |
05 Nov 1947 | England v Ireland | D | 2-2 | British Home Championship | |
09 Oct 1948 | Ireland v England | L | 2-6 | British Home Championship | |
17 Nov 1948 | Scotland v Ireland | L | 3-2 | British Home Championship | |
09 Mar 1949 | Ireland v Wales | L | 0-2 | British Home Championship |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1937-38 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
1937-38 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
1938-39 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 5 | 2 |
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1945-46 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
1946-47 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
1947-48 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
1948-49 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
1948-49 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
1949-50 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 3 | ||||
1949-50 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
1950-51 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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1952-53 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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07 Nov 1937 | Republic of Ireland v Norway | D | 3-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
18 May 1938 | Czechoslovakia v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
22 May 1938 | Poland v Republic of Ireland | L | 6-0 | International Friendly | |
18 Sep 1938 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
13 Nov 1938 | Republic of Ireland v Poland | W | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
19 Mar 1939 | Republic of Ireland v Hungary | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
18 May 1939 | Hungary v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
23 May 1939 | Germany v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
16 Jun 1946 | Portugal v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
23 Jun 1946 | Spain v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
30 Sep 1946 | Republic of Ireland v England | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
02 Mar 1947 | Republic of Ireland v Spain | W | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
04 May 1947 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
23 May 1948 | Portugal v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
30 May 1948 | Spain v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
05 Dec 1948 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
24 Apr 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Belgium | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
22 May 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
02 Jun 1949 | Sweden v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
12 Jun 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Spain | L | 1-4 | International Friendly | |
08 Sep 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Finland | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
21 Sep 1949 | England v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
09 Oct 1949 | Finland v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
13 Nov 1949 | Republic of Ireland v Sweden | L | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
26 Nov 1950 | Republic of Ireland v Norway | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
13 May 1951 | Republic of Ireland v Argentina | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
30 May 1951 | Norway v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-3 | International Friendly | |
16 Nov 1952 | Republic of Ireland v France | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
25 Mar 1953 | Republic of Ireland v Austria | W | 4-0 | International Friendly |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.