Michael Flanagan (born 9 November 1952)[2] is an English former professional footballer and manager.
Flanagan made his debut for Charlton Athletic in the 1971-72 season and formed a successful partnership with Derek Hales, although the pair were once sent off in an FA Cup tie for fighting with each other.
[3] During the summer of 1978 Flanagan crossed the Atlantic and signed for the New England Tea Men of the NASL, and subsequently scored 30 goals in 28 league appearances.
[4] In summer 1979 he joined Crystal Palace for £650,000 where he played 56 games scoring 8 goals.
[7] He later became assistant manager of Margate, a post he left in July 2007.