Tommy Breen Football player

Tommy Breen (27 April 1912 – 1 March 1988) was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for, among others, Belfast Celtic, Manchester United, Linfield and Shamrock Rovers. Breen was a dual international and played for both Ireland teams: the IFA XI and the FAI XI.Breen replaced Elisha Scott as first-choice goalkeeper for both Belfast Celtic and the IFA XI and was rated by Billy Behan, one of his predecessors at Manchester United and a renowned scout, as one of the best goalkeepers Ireland ever produced. He was also the first Manchester United player ever to play for an FAI XI. During his career, Breen was involved in several controversies; in November 1937, he turned down the chance to play for the FAI XI in a 1938 World Cup qualifier to play for the IFA XI in the 1938 British Home Championship. Then, in 1944, he transferred from Belfast Celtic to their rivals Linfield after a financial dispute.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 27, 1912
Birth place	Drogheda , County Louth , Ireland national football team (1882–1950)
Date of death	January 01, 1988

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Football player

position	Goalkeeper (association football)
teams	Manchester United F.C. Glentoran F.C. Linfield F.C. Ireland national football team (1882–1950) Republic of Ireland national football team Newry City F.C. Belfast Celtic F.C. Irish League representative team Drogheda United F.C. Shamrock Rovers F.C.