Peter McParland

Peter James McParland MBE (25 April 1934 – 4 May 2025) was a former professional footballer.

McParland was born in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland.

During his time with Aston Villa, McParland got influenced by Jimmy Hogan, later won the FA Cup in 1957, scoring twice in the final against Manchester United.

McParland also won the Second Division title in 1960 and the League Cup in 1961 while with Aston Villa.

McParland represented Northern Ireland 34 times and scored twice in his debut against Wales in 1953–54 season.

He also starred for Northern Ireland in the 1958 FIFA World Cup in which he scored five goals and helped his team to the quarter-finals.

He died on 4 May 2025 aged 91.

International goals
 #  Date  Venue  Opponent  Result  Competition 1  31 March 1954  Wrexham, Wales    2–0  1954 British Home Championship 2  31 March 1954  Wrexham, Wales    2–0  1954 British Home Championship 3  11 June 1958  Halmstad, Sweden    1–3  1958 FIFA World Cup 4  15 June 1958  Malmö, Sweden    2–2  1958 FIFA World Cup 5  15 June 1958  Malmö, Sweden    2–2  1958 FIFA World Cup 6  17 June 1958  Malmö, Sweden    2–1  1958 FIFA World Cup 7  17 June 1958  Malmö, Sweden    2–1  1958 FIFA World Cup 8  22 April 1959  Wrexham, Wales    4–1  1959 British Home Championship 9  22 April 1959  Wrexham, Wales    4–1  1959 British Home Championship 10  9 November 1960  Glasgow, Scotland    2–5  1961 British Home Championship

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Category:1934 births
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Category:Northern Irish footballers
Category:Members of the Order of the British Empire
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Category:Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players
Category:1958 FIFA World Cup players