Noel Cantwell

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Noel Euchuria Cornelius Cantwell (December 28, 1932September 8, 2005) was an Irish cricketer and football player born in County Cork, Irish Free State. He was educated at the Roman Catholic Presentation Brothers College in Cork City.

Playing Career

Cantwell played as a full-back for Western Rovers F.C., Cork Athletic F.C., West Ham United (1952-1960) (248 appearances and 11 goals), and Manchester United (1960-1967). He would see his greatest success while at Old Trafford. Cantwell would help the club win the 1965 and 1967 league titles and the 1963 FA Cup. He joined United in 1960 and left the club in 1967 after scoring eight goals. He won 36 full International caps for Ireland (typically playing at centre-forward), scoring 14 goals. He also served as Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association. When West Ham played Aston Villa on September 12th 2005, a one minute silence was held in Noel's honour and the players wore black armbands. West won the game 4-0.

Management Career

Upon retirement he managed Coventry City (1967-1972), Peterborough United (1972-1977) and (1986-1988), Boston Teamen, New England Teamen (1977-1978) and the Jacksonville Teamen. He served as General Manager at Peterborough United (1988-1989). He became the licensee of the New Inn at Peterborough (1989-1999).

He also played cricket for Cork Bohemians Cricket Club and Ireland as a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium bowler. He played once for Ireland versus Scotland at Edinburgh in 1956, scoring 31 and 17.

Noel Cantwell died on September 8, 2005, after a battle against cancer at the age of 72. He leaves a widow Maggie and two children.

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