Former Town inside forward Sammy McCrory has died aged 86. McCrory scored 42 goals in 103 games for the Blues between 1950 and 1952.

Belfast-born McCrory was a member of the Northern Ireland squad which reached the 1958 World Cup quarter-finals but won only a single cap, against England at Wembley in 1957 when he scored a goal in a 3-2 victory.

He joined the Blues from Swansea Town in March 1950 for a fee of £5,250 and moved on to Plymouth Argyle in August 1952 for £6,000.

McCrory was the Blues’ top scorer in 1950/51 when he netted 21 goals and the following season was Town’s top league scorer with 16. He also played for Linfield, Southend, Cambridge and Crusaders.

After retiring, McCrory ran a pub in Donaghadee, County Down, which was opened by George Best in 1969.

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dirtydingusmagee added 13:49 - May 4 R.I.P Sammy.
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TractorBeezer added 14:49 - May 4 I never saw you play, Sammy ...my first game was in 1954. But my Dad certainly rated you and told me about you. RIP Sammy.
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hollywoodginge added 15:01 - May 4 RIP Sammy
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Bluetone added 15:45 - May 4 Good gritty, busy, striker; good player who served the club well. Rest in Peace Sam.
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robdaful added 17:33 - May 4 R.I.P. Sammy
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algarvefan added 23:08 - May 4 RIP fella, a man my Dad watched play and rated highly.
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