Michael Groom (footballer)

Michael Groom was an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]

Mike Groom
Personal information
Full name Michael Groom
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Hamilton
Manurewa
National team
1980–1984 New Zealand 20 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Groom made his full All Whites debut in a 1–1 draw with Fiji on 19 February 1980, and ended his international playing career with 20 A-international caps and 5 goals to his credit, his final cap gained in a 0–1 loss to Bahrain on 24 April 1984.[2][3] He now teaches full-time at St Paul's Collegiate school in Hamilton. He believes in "The Bounce" philosophy, and has led St Paul's to 7 consecutive national tournaments. However, they have never won any trophies. During his time at St Paul's he has tutored numerous New Zealand football representatives, including Futsal Whites players John Penyas and Elliot Collier,[4] and most notably All Whites and Leicester City striker Chris Wood.[5]

Club history

See also

References
  1. https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/37286/Michael_Groom.html
  2. "A-International Appearances – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 25 July 2008.
  3. "A-International Scorers – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 25 July 2008.
  4. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11126066
  5. http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/2331366/City-teen-plays-his-way-into-big-time


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