Cathal Lordan
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Cathal Lordan is an Irish midfielder who played for Cork City
in the League of Ireland
. He is the younger brother of former Cork City
captain Cillian Lordan
.
. Before joining City, Cathal was previously cross-channel at Ipswich Town F.C. after joining from local Irish side Ballincollig and was a member of Ipswich's 2004-2005 F.A. Youth Cup winning team, scoring both goals in the first leg of the final against Southampton F.C.'s academy. Lordan has represented the Irish national side from under 13-18 level. He has also represented Ireland with the U-21 Futsal side in the European Championship Qualifiers in 2008.
In July 2007, Lordan joined Cork City rivals Waterford United on loan. He was released by Cork at the end of the 2007 season. He subsequently returned to Ballincollig before joining Blarney United
.
He represented City in the 2009–10
UEFA Futsal Cup
.
In March 2010 Lordan joined up with his brother again when he signed for Cork City
.
when he signed for Cork City. Cathal transferred from English club Ipswich Town
and starred in midfield for City's under 21 team in much the same way Cillian did, and was tipped to follow his brother into the first team squad in the near future. Cathal subsequently played for Waterford United
and Blarney United
before linking up with his brother in 2010 when he returned to Cork City. The pair join an exclusive list of brothers to have appeared side-by-side in games for Irish football clubs.
Cork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
. He is the younger brother of former Cork City
Cork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
captain Cillian Lordan
Cillian Lordan
Cillian Lordan is a professional footballer, generally a central midfielder or defender who played for and captained Cork City. He is the older brother of fellow Cork City player Cathal Lordan.-Youths and Schoolboy success:...
.
Playing career
Cathal signed for City in May 2006, and is the younger brother of Cork City defender/midfielder Cillian LordanCillian Lordan
Cillian Lordan is a professional footballer, generally a central midfielder or defender who played for and captained Cork City. He is the older brother of fellow Cork City player Cathal Lordan.-Youths and Schoolboy success:...
. Before joining City, Cathal was previously cross-channel at Ipswich Town F.C. after joining from local Irish side Ballincollig and was a member of Ipswich's 2004-2005 F.A. Youth Cup winning team, scoring both goals in the first leg of the final against Southampton F.C.'s academy. Lordan has represented the Irish national side from under 13-18 level. He has also represented Ireland with the U-21 Futsal side in the European Championship Qualifiers in 2008.
In July 2007, Lordan joined Cork City rivals Waterford United on loan. He was released by Cork at the end of the 2007 season. He subsequently returned to Ballincollig before joining Blarney United
Blarney United FC
Blarney United Football Club is an Irish amateur football club. The club plays at O Shea Park, Tower. The club currently has teams in the Cork Schoolboy League and Munster Senior League, Munster Junior League s well an Over-35's team in the Beamish Floodlit League...
.
He represented City in the 2009–10
2009–10 UEFA Futsal Cup
-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Group E:-Group F:-Group G:-Group 1:-Group 2:-Group 3:-Group 4:-Group 5:-Group 6:-Group 1:-Group 2:-Group 3:-Group 4:-Final four:...
UEFA Futsal Cup
UEFA Futsal Cup
The UEFA Futsal Cup is an annual futsal competition for European club teams. It was founded in 2001–02, replacing the Futsal European Clubs Championship, a former competition never recognized as official, despite their 15 editions. The final of the 1st edition was disputed as a single game in...
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In March 2010 Lordan joined up with his brother again when he signed for Cork City
Cork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
.
Trivia
In 2006, Cathal linked up with his older brother CillianCillian Lordan
Cillian Lordan is a professional footballer, generally a central midfielder or defender who played for and captained Cork City. He is the older brother of fellow Cork City player Cathal Lordan.-Youths and Schoolboy success:...
when he signed for Cork City. Cathal transferred from English club Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
and starred in midfield for City's under 21 team in much the same way Cillian did, and was tipped to follow his brother into the first team squad in the near future. Cathal subsequently played for Waterford United
Waterford United
Waterford United is an Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930 and hails from Waterford. Originally the club was based at Kilcohan Park greyhound stadium, but have now moved to the Waterford Regional Sports...
and Blarney United
Blarney United FC
Blarney United Football Club is an Irish amateur football club. The club plays at O Shea Park, Tower. The club currently has teams in the Cork Schoolboy League and Munster Senior League, Munster Junior League s well an Over-35's team in the Beamish Floodlit League...
before linking up with his brother in 2010 when he returned to Cork City. The pair join an exclusive list of brothers to have appeared side-by-side in games for Irish football clubs.