Jimmy Tansey


Jimmy Tansey was an English professional footballer who played for Everton in the 1950s and Crewe [Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra] in the 1960s.
His grandson, Greg Tansey, is also a footballer and most recently played for St Mirren

Playing career

-born Tansey joined local club Everton as a youth team player in 1948, and made his first-team debut in a 2–2 draw against Notts County in 1953. He established himself as a first-team regular in the 1954–55 season, making 39 league appearances. He remained the club's first-choice left back until he was superseded by John [Bramwell (footballer)|John Bramwell] in the 1958–59 season. He transferred to Crewe Alexandra the following season.

Death

Tansey died on 7 July 2012, aged 83.