Daniel Kearns
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Daniel Kearns is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Peterborough United
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football with West Ham United
in England. Before joining the Hammers in July 2007, Kearns had been the player of the tournament at the Ballymena International Tournament in 2006.
in the Setanta Sports Cup
on 14 February 2011. He went on to score two more which was also his first senior hat-trick.
for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for Peterborough on 24 September 2011, in a 1-0 defeat against his former club, West Ham United, coming on as a second-half stoppage time substitute for Lee Frecklington
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The IFA contested the player's decision to switch national allegiances.
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
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Early career
Kearns spent a three-year spell with playing youth teamThe Academy of Football
The Academy of Football, or just The Academy, is a nickname of the English football club West Ham United.The title pays homage to the success of the club in coaching talented young players...
football with West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
in England. Before joining the Hammers in July 2007, Kearns had been the player of the tournament at the Ballymena International Tournament in 2006.
Dundalk
Kearns signed for Dundalk in May 2010 after being released from West Ham, he made 12 appearances in his first season. Kearns scored his first competitive goal for Dundalk against LinfieldLinfield F.C.
Linfield F.C. , is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club, whose home ground is Windsor Park in Belfast, which is also the home of the Northern Ireland international team....
in the Setanta Sports Cup
Setanta Sports Cup
The Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
on 14 February 2011. He went on to score two more which was also his first senior hat-trick.
Peterborough United
On 30 August 2011 he signed a three-year deal for Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for Peterborough on 24 September 2011, in a 1-0 defeat against his former club, West Ham United, coming on as a second-half stoppage time substitute for Lee Frecklington
Lee Frecklington
Lee Craig Frecklington is a footballer who plays for Peterborough United as a midfielder.-Lincoln City:Born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Frecklington made his way through Lincoln City's Centre of Excellence. He was rewarded with a scholarship place in the summer of 2002, where he was guided by former...
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International career
Kearns has represented Northern Ireland in a series of European U17 Championship qualifiers in March 2008. However, in 2010 he switched allegiances to the Republic of Ireland, going on to represent them at U19, U21 and U23 levels.The IFA contested the player's decision to switch national allegiances.