Bernard McNally
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bernard Anthony McNally | ||
| Date of birth | 17 February 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Shrewsbury, England | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1989 | Shrewsbury Town | 279 | (23) |
| 1989–1995 | West Bromwich Albion | 156 | (10) |
| 1996–1998 | Hednesford Town | 43 | (3) |
| Telford United | |||
| National team | |||
| 1986–1988 | Northern Ireland | 5 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2004–2006 | A.F.C. Telford United | ||
| 2008 | Pune FC | ||
| 2009–2010 | Hednesford Town | ||
| 2011–2013 | Newtown | ||
| 2013–2014 | Shrewsbury Town (Coach) | ||
| 2014–2015 | Port Talbot Town | ||
| 2015 | Hednesford Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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Bernard Anthony McNally (born 17 February 1963 in Shrewsbury, England) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played in midfield.
During his club career he played for Shrewsbury Town (1980–89), West Bromwich Albion (1989–95), Hednesford Town (1996–98), and Telford United. He earned 5 caps for the Northern Ireland national football team from 1986 to 1988, and was included in the 1986 FIFA World Cup team.
McNally grew up in the [[Dithering ton ]] area of Shrewsbury, and was a pupil at the Harlescott Grange School. He was signed as a professional by his hometown club Shrewsbury Town, on the eve of the 1981/82 season, and immediately established himself as a first team member in arguably one of the best ever Shrewsbury Town sides. McNally was one of the key Shrewsbury players during their spell in the old Second Division, as Shrewsbury established themselves as Second Division regulars during the mid-80s, and made a total of 284 Football League appearances for Shrewsbury, though it was once said he should be sold and someone else just as good should be bought.
In July 1989, McNally was sold for £385,000 (following a tribunal) to West Bromwich Albion, following talks with both Stoke City and Sunderland. McNally had a successful stint at West Brom, in only his first year at the club he was voted Supporter's Player of the season in 1989/90. Arguably the highlight of his time at The Hawthorns being a member of the squad that won the 1993 Second Division playoffs.
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