John Herrick (born 26 July 1946) is an Irish former football player and manager, who played as a defender. He played three times for the Republic of Ireland making his debut in a 6–0 defeat to Austria on 10 October 1971 in Linz. He signed for Shamrock Rovers from Cork Hibernians in December 1972 and made his debut on the 17th of that month. While at Milltown he earned one cap away to France in 1973. He also played for Galway United, going on to manage the Galway club twice (1979–1983, and 1988) . He also managed Limerick. His son Mark went to play for Cork City and Galway United in the 1990s. Honours Cork Hibernians League of Ireland: 1970–71 FAI Cup: 1972 League of Ireland Shield: 1972 Blaxnit Cup: 1972 Dublin City Cup: 1971 References 1946 births Living people Republic of Ireland association footballers Association football defenders Republic of Ireland international footballers Republic of Ireland under-23 international footballers League of Ireland players League of Ireland XI players Cork Hibernians F.C. players Shamrock Rovers F.C. players Limerick F.C. players Limerick F.C. managers Drogheda United F.C. players Galway United F.C. (1937–2011) players League of Ireland managers Galway United F.C. managers Republic of Ireland football managers