Tony Cascarino biography
Tony Cascarino was born on September 1, 1962, in St Paul's Cray, Kent. A striker for Gillingham, Millwall, Aston Villa, Celtic, Chelsea, Marseille and Nancy, he won 88 caps and scored 19 goals for the Republic of Ireland, playing at Euro 1988 and the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. At Marseille the fans nicknamed him "Tony Goal".
After football Cascarino became a semi-professional poker player. He appeared on the TV series Celebrity Poker Club and commentated on the PartyPoker Poker Den. His autobiography "Full Time: The Secret Life of Tony Cascarino" (2000) discusses his gambling and poker. He works as a pundit on talkSPORT and has written for The Times.
Career summary
A former Republic of Ireland striker with 88 caps, Tony Cascarino became a semi-professional poker player and TV poker personality.
Tony Cascarino playing style
Cascarino brings a sportsman's competitiveness to the table and plays a tough, competitive live game.
Business & sponsorships
Football pundit on talkSPORT since 2002, columnist for The Times; author of the autobiography 'Full Time: The Secret Life of Tony Cascarino'.
Why Tony matters
Tony Cascarino is a former international striker who turned to poker after football and became a familiar face on UK poker television.
FAQ about Tony Cascarino
Does Tony Cascarino play poker professionally?
He has played as a semi-professional and appeared on Celebrity Poker Club.
How many caps did Tony Cascarino win for Ireland?
He won 88 caps and scored 19 goals for the Republic of Ireland between 1985 and 1999.
How many WSOP bracelets does Tony Cascarino have?
Tony Cascarino has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
