Tom McNab (July 15, 1933 – April 5, 2006) is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]

McNab, who captained and Auckland select side against visiting Manchester United in 1967,[2] made his full All Whites debut in a 3–5 loss to Australia on 5 November 1967[3] and ended his international playing career with five A-international caps to his credit,[1][4] his final cap an appearance in a 0–0 draw New Caledonia on 25 July 1969.[3]

Personal life

Following his retirement from football, McNab was injured in a workplace accident and spent the remainder of his life in a wheelchair. He died on 5 April 2006, aged 72.[2]

Honours

Wrexham

Eastern Suburbs

References

  1. ^ a b "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Former NZ soccer captain Tom McNab dies - Soccer - NZ Herald News". Nzherald.co.nz. 7 April 2006. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
  3. ^ a b "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  4. ^ "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  5. ^ "Swansea City 1 : Wrexham 2 ; Welsh Cup (Final)". Wrexham AFC Archive. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Football loses three-time Chatham Cup winner who was always a gentleman". Friends of Football. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.


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