Jim Tansey
Australian soccer player
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| Intro | Australian soccer player | |
| Places | Australia | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 8 August 1953, Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England | |
| Age | 71 years |
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Biography
Jim Tansey (born 8 August 1953) is an Australian former association football player.
Biography
The son of Everton footballer Jimmy Tansey, Tansey was born in Liverpool, England in 1953. He emigrated to Australia in 1974.
Playing career
Club career
Tansey began his senior playing career for South Liverpool F.C.. After moving to Australia, he played for Slavia Melbourne in the Victorian State League. With the start of the National Soccer League (NSL), Tansey moved to Heidelberg-Alexander. He later played for NSL club Footscray JUST.
International career
Between 1975 and 1981, Tansey played 20 full international matches for Australia.
Honours
Personal
- Argus Medal: 1976
- FFA Football Hall of Fame - Medal of Excellence: 2010
Club
- Heidelberg: 1980 Grand Final Winner