Barry Prenderville
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Barry Prenderville is an Irish
former association football player.
Prenderville was an underage international player for Ireland when he signed for Coventry City
from Cherry Orchard
as a schoolboy. Having failed to make a first team appearance for Coventry, Prenderville went on loan to Scottish
club Hibernian
. Prenderville had a successful loan spell with Hibs, but had to return to Coventry in December 1998 after the two clubs failed to agree a fee for a permanent transfer.
Prenderville was eventually released by Coventry in 1999. His form with Hibs earned him a move to Ayr United
; this move did not work well, however, and he returned to Ireland with St Patrick's Athletic
after making only six appearances for Ayr. Six months later, however, Prenderville returned to English football with Oldham
. He was a consistent squad member at Boundary Park
, but financial difficulties affected the club in 2002, and Prenderville was one of the players who were offloaded.
Barry once again returned to Dublin in 2002, but this time with Shelbourne
. He scored 3 goals in a total of 18 appearances including 2 in the Champions League
qualifiers.
When Eamonn Collins became St Pats
manager in February 2003, he made Prenderville one of his first signings. His first season back at Richmond Park could be seen as somewhat of a personal success, as he made 39 appearances in all competitions. Prenderville played at right back
, centre-half
and in midfield
.
Prenderville was released by St Pats at the end of the 2005 season, and signed for Shamrock Rovers
. He made his debut at Terryland Park
in June 2006 http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/archive/41-2006-match-reports/707-v-galway-02062006 but after only 2 league appearances Prenderville was released by the club in July 2006 "due to other commitments", which meant that he was "unable to participate fully with the first team's training schedule".
Prenderville is currently a Football Association of Ireland
facilitator http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=65&Itemid=83.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
former association football player.
Prenderville was an underage international player for Ireland when he signed for Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
from Cherry Orchard
Cherry Orchard
Cherry Orchard may refer to:*The Cherry Orchard, a play by Anton Chekhov*Cherry Orchard F.C., an Irish association football club*Cherry Orchard, Sandwell, an area of Sandwell, West Midlands, England...
as a schoolboy. Having failed to make a first team appearance for Coventry, Prenderville went on loan to Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
club Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
. Prenderville had a successful loan spell with Hibs, but had to return to Coventry in December 1998 after the two clubs failed to agree a fee for a permanent transfer.
Prenderville was eventually released by Coventry in 1999. His form with Hibs earned him a move to Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
; this move did not work well, however, and he returned to Ireland with St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
after making only six appearances for Ayr. Six months later, however, Prenderville returned to English football with Oldham
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. He was a consistent squad member at Boundary Park
Boundary Park
Boundary Park is the main sports stadium of Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies at the northwestern extremity of Oldham, with the towns of Royton and Chadderton lying immediately north and west respectively, giving rise to the name Boundary Park....
, but financial difficulties affected the club in 2002, and Prenderville was one of the players who were offloaded.
Barry once again returned to Dublin in 2002, but this time with Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
. He scored 3 goals in a total of 18 appearances including 2 in the Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualifiers.
When Eamonn Collins became St Pats
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
manager in February 2003, he made Prenderville one of his first signings. His first season back at Richmond Park could be seen as somewhat of a personal success, as he made 39 appearances in all competitions. Prenderville played at right back
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, centre-half
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and in midfield
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Prenderville was released by St Pats at the end of the 2005 season, and signed for Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
. He made his debut at Terryland Park
Terryland Park
Terryland Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Galway, Ireland, owned by the Galway & District Football League. It is currently used for association football matches and has been the home ground of Galway United since 1977.- History :...
in June 2006 http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/archive/41-2006-match-reports/707-v-galway-02062006 but after only 2 league appearances Prenderville was released by the club in July 2006 "due to other commitments", which meant that he was "unable to participate fully with the first team's training schedule".
Prenderville is currently a Football Association of Ireland
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
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