Seamus Donal D'Arcy (14 December 1921 – 22 February 1985), known as Jimmy D'Arcy or sometimes Paddy D'Arcy, was a Northern Irish international footballer who played as an inside forward.
Career After playing in the Republic of Ireland for Waterford, Limerick, Dundalk and in Northern Ireland for Ballymena United, D'Arcy played professionally in the Football League for Charlton Athletic, Chelsea and Brentford, before his retirement in 1954. He also represented the IFA XI. An ankle injury ended D'Arcy's career in 1954 and the following year he returned to Charlton Athletic to serve as Development Association Officer for eight months.
Personal life After retiring from football, D'Arcy settled in Sudbury Hill and worked as a quality inspector for a local glass manufacturing company.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDundalk1946–47League of Ireland00―96 appearances and 3 goals in Dublin City Cup, 3 appearances and 1 goal in League of Ireland Shield494Ballymena United1947–48Irish League1711111211 appearances and 5 goals in City Cup, 1 appearance and 2 goals in Gold Cup73019Chelsea1951–52First Division211281―29131952–532000―20Total231281―3112Brentford1952–53Second Division13300―133Career total53269221116338
References
External links Profile at Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database Profile at Northern Ireland's Footballing Greats