Colin O'Brien (footballer born 1990)
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Colin O'Brien is an Irish
footballer currently playing for League of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United. O'Brien is as a midfielder. He is from a steeped footballing background as he is the son of former League of Ireland player Derek O'Brien
, younger brother of fellow Drogheda United player Mark O'Brien and nephew of former Republic of Ireland
internationals Ray
and Fran
.
after joining from schoolboy club River Valley Rangers. O'Brien was appointed Dundalk's under 20 captain and he led the Lilywhites in their 2008-09 under 20 campaign. During the summer of 2009, O'Brien received a try out at older brother Mark's then club Shelbourne in a friendly against Leeds United
. O'Brien impressed in this match and was immediately signed by Shelbourne. He made his Shelbourne competitive debut days later on 17 July 2009 in a First Division fixture against Sporting Fingal
at Tolka Park
. He scored his first Shelbourne goal in just his second appearance a week later on 25 July 2009 against Athlone Town at the Athlone Town Stadium
. The young midfielder made 13 competitive appearances for Shelbourne in 2009 and he was rewarded for his performances by re-signing for Shelbourne for their 2010 First Division campaign. In 2011, he signed for Drogheda United. However he found his opportunities limited because, Mark Nolan was the first-choice right-back. O'Brien's first goal for Drogheda came in a 32-2 draw against Derry City.
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,...
footballer currently playing for League of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United. O'Brien is as a midfielder. He is from a steeped footballing background as he is the son of former League of Ireland player Derek O'Brien
Derek O'Brien (footballer born 1957)
Derek O'Brien was an Irish soccer player who played in the League of Ireland during the 1980s.O'Brien was a right back who played for Boston United, Bohemians, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Athlone Town, Longford Town and Home Farm F.C.. He represented Ireland at youth level and won a league winners...
, younger brother of fellow Drogheda United player Mark O'Brien and nephew of former Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
internationals Ray
Ray O'Brien
Ray O'Brien is an Irish former professional football player. He was born in Dublin.He began his career with Shelbourne before transferring to Manchester United.He was then transferred to Notts County F.C...
and Fran
Fran O'Brien (footballer)
Fran O'Brien was an Irish soccer player during the 1970s and 1980s. He was the first player to be capped for the Republic of Ireland playing in U.S., earning a total of four caps.-Player:...
.
Career
Colin O'Brien began his League of Ireland career with DundalkDundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
after joining from schoolboy club River Valley Rangers. O'Brien was appointed Dundalk's under 20 captain and he led the Lilywhites in their 2008-09 under 20 campaign. During the summer of 2009, O'Brien received a try out at older brother Mark's then club Shelbourne in a friendly against Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
. O'Brien impressed in this match and was immediately signed by Shelbourne. He made his Shelbourne competitive debut days later on 17 July 2009 in a First Division fixture against Sporting Fingal
Sporting Fingal F.C.
Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine...
at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
. He scored his first Shelbourne goal in just his second appearance a week later on 25 July 2009 against Athlone Town at the Athlone Town Stadium
Athlone Town Stadium
Athlone Town Stadium is the home stadium of Athlone Town. It has a seating capacity of 2,500 and an overall capacity of 5,000...
. The young midfielder made 13 competitive appearances for Shelbourne in 2009 and he was rewarded for his performances by re-signing for Shelbourne for their 2010 First Division campaign. In 2011, he signed for Drogheda United. However he found his opportunities limited because, Mark Nolan was the first-choice right-back. O'Brien's first goal for Drogheda came in a 32-2 draw against Derry City.
Career statistics
Correct as of October 30, 2010| Club | Season | League | League | Play-Offs | FAI Cup | League Cup | Leinster SC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Dundalk Dundalk F.C. Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The... |
2009 | Premier Division | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 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.... |
2009 2009 Shelbourne F.C. season In the 2009 season, Shelbourne finished 2nd in the League of Ireland First Division.-Club Information:-Commercial Partners:-First Team Coaching and Medical staff:-First Team squad 2009:... |
First Division | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 13 | 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2010 2010 Shelbourne F.C. season This article details Shelbourne F.C.'s 2010 season. Shelbourne competed in the 2010 League of Ireland First Division, finishing the season in 4th place... |
First Division | 27 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | |||||||
| Total | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 2 | ||
Honours
- Leinster Senior Cup: 1
- ShelbourneShelbourne 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....
- 20102010 Leinster Senior CupThe 2010 Leinster Football Association Senior Cup, also known as the 2010 Leinster Senior Cup, was the 109th staging of the Leinster Senior Cup association football competition. The 2010 Leinster Senior Cup marked the return of the competition following a ten year absence.20 teams competed in the...
- Shelbourne