Paddy Ambrose

Patrick Ambrose (17 October 1928 – 22 February 2002) was an Irish professional football player and coach.

Signed by Jimmy Dunne from junior side Clontarf, he was associated with Shamrock Rovers from 1948 to 1973, firstly as a player and then as a coach.

He made his debut against Transport in Bray on 28 August 1949 in a Dublin City Cup game.

He played in six FAI Cup finals plus one replay and won four winner's medals in the following years, 1955, 1956, 1962 and 1964.

[4] The great service of Ambrose to Rovers was marked by the presentation of a gold medal by the directors.