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Gerry Armstrong (Gerard Joseph Armstrong) was born on 23 May, 1954 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a Northern Irish footballer. Discover Gerry Armstrong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Gerard Joseph Armstrong |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
23 May, 1954 |
| Birthday |
23 May |
| Birthplace |
Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 69 years old group.
Gerry Armstrong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Gerry Armstrong height is 5ft 11in .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 11in |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Gerry Armstrong's Wife?
His wife is Deborah Armstrong (m. 2004)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Deborah Armstrong (m. 2004) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Gerry Armstrong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gerry Armstrong worth at the age of 69 years old? Gerry Armstrong’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Gerry Armstrong's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Gerry Armstrong Social Network
Timeline
With Northern Ireland requiring a win to progress to the next stage, Armstrong scored a 47th-minute goal against hosts Spain in Valencia.
Northern Ireland even had Mal Donaghy sent off, but held on to win 1–0.
In the next stage, also a group round, Northern Ireland drew 2–2 with Austria, with Armstrong scoring in the subsequent 4–1 loss to France.
Armstrong made a total of six appearances for Northern Ireland in the World Cup.
''Scores and results list Northern Ireland's goal tally first.
Gerard Joseph Armstrong (born 23 May 1954) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur.
He spent the majority of his career in England, as well as having a spell in Spain.
In November 1975, Armstrong moved to England, signing with Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £25,000.
He made his Spurs debut in a 3–1 defeat at Ipswich Town on 21 August 1976, aged 22.
He made a total of 84 league appearances for Spurs, scoring 10 goals.
In April 1977 Armstrong made his debut for the Northern Ireland national team.
He played alongside George Best in a 5–0 friendly defeat to West Germany.
In November 1980 he was signed by Second Division side Watford for £250,000.
Watford were promoted to the First Division in the 1981–82 season, and Armstrong scored the club's first ever goal in the top flight.
He represented the Northern Ireland national football team and won acclaim at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where he was the highest scoring player from the UK; this included a shock winner against hosts Spain.
He currently works as a football analyst.
Armstrong, who supported English club Leeds United as a boy, began his career in Northern Ireland with St Paul's Swifts.
He only started to play football as a teenager when serving a ban from Gaelic football, and feels that his late start in the game was a significant disadvantage.
He subsequently moved on to play for Cromac Albion and Bangor.
Following the goal he scored against Spain in the 1982 World Cup, he was the subject of abuse from opposition fans.
Five years later, Armstrong was selected for the Northern Ireland squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.
After a 0–0 draw in their opening match against Yugoslavia, Armstrong scored the opening goal in the 1–1 draw against Honduras.
In August 1983, he moved to Spain with RCD Mallorca for £200,000.
Armstrong returned to England in August 1985, signing for West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer.
In January 1986 he was loaned to Chesterfield, whom he joined permanently in March 1986 until the end of the season.
On his debut, Armstrong scored for the Spireites in a 3–1 home defeat to Brentford.
He signed for Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer in August 1986.
In January 1987, he was loaned to Millwall.
By 1988, Armstrong had become a player-coach at Brighton, but left the club after an altercation with a fan.
In February 1989, he took up the same position at Crawley Town, before leaving in March 1990 after another confrontation with a fan.
He joined Glenavon as a player the same month, and by April 1990 he was also playing midweek games for Bromley.
In November 1991, Armstrong was appointed manager of non-league club Worthing, leading them to promotion in 1993.
In 1994, he became assistant manager of the Northern Ireland national team, under his former national teammate Bryan Hamilton.
In 1995, he left Worthing, and in March 1996 he was appointed a Surrey FA youth coach.
Armstrong last played competitive football for Brighton-based non-league side Whitehawk in 1997–98, making a scoring debut on 9 December 1997 in 3-1 Sussex County League Cup defeat at Burgess Hill Town.
He played twice more in the league for Whitehawk that season.
In 2004, he reprised his role as Northern Ireland assistant manager under Lawrie Sanchez.
He left the position in August 2006 to concentrate on other commitments, as it was revealed that he and his wife Debby were expecting a child.
Armstrong had combined his coaching positions with employment in football journalism - in television, in radio and in print.
