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4 unusual facts about Ian Joy


Ian Joy

Joy immediately became a fan favorite then won the Regionalliga Nord Championship with St. Pauli getting promotion to the German 2nd Bundesliga in his second season.

His father, Brian Joy, was also a professional soccer player, from the 1960s through to the early '80s in England and the US.

He began his professional career in Europe, playing for clubs such as Montrose in Scotland, Kidderminster Harriers in England, and Hamburger SV and St. Pauli in Germany.

Joy often makes an appearance as color commentator for ESPN 700 alongside Bill Riley, for Major league soccer team Real Salt Lake.



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