title: Tony Gourley
text: # Tony Gourley
  
  Anthony "Tony" M. Gourley (birth registered third ¼ 1950) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Rochdale Hornets, Salford and Fulham, as a prop.
  
  ## Background
  
  Tony Gourley's birth was registered in Rochdale district, Lancashire, England.
  
  ## Career
  
  Gourley started his career with Rochdale Hornets. In 1979, he was signed by Salford for a fee of £10,000. A year later he joined the newly formed Fulham, and was a key member of their inaugural squad. He spent five seasons at the club before being forced to retire after suffering an eye injury in a match against Bridgend Blue Dragons in March 1985.
  
  Gourley also played two games for Lancashire.
  
  