Frank Stapleton
Francis Anthony Stapleton (born 10 July 1956) is an Irish former professional football player and manager. He is best remembered for his time at Arsenal, Manchester United and as a pivotal player for the Republic of Ireland national team. He has also been manager at Bradford City and MLS club New England Revolution.
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Stapleton in 1987 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francis Anthony Stapleton | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 5,11in | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1981 | Arsenal | 225 | (75) |
| 1981–1987 | Manchester United | 223 | (60) |
| 1987 | Ajax | 4 | (0) |
| 1987–1988 | → Anderlecht (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 1988 | → Derby County (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 1988–1989 | Le Havre | 18 | (5) |
| 1989–1991 | Blackburn Rovers | 81 | (13) |
| 1991 | Aldershot | 1 | (0) |
| 1991 | Huddersfield Town | 5 | (0) |
| 1991–1994 | Bradford City | 68 | (2) |
| 1994–1995 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 | (0) |
| Total | 618+ | (151+) | |
| International career | |||
| 1976–1990 | Republic of Ireland | 71 | (20) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1991–1994 | Bradford City | ||
| 1996 | New England Revolution | ||
| 2014–2015 | Jordan (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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