Derek O'Brien (footballer born 1957)
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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 medal with Dundalk. He made 28 league appearances for Bohs after signing from Boston United.
He signed for Rovers in the 1981 close season where he stayed for 2 seasons.
He is the brother of Fran O'Brien
and father of Mark and Colin
, who both play for Drogheda United.
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,...
soccer player who played 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...
during the 1980s.
O'Brien was a right back who played for Boston United, Bohemians, 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...
, Shamrock Rovers, Athlone Town, Longford Town and Home Farm F.C.
Home Farm F.C.
Home Farm Football Club is an Irish football club based in Whitehall, Dublin. Originally founded in 1928, the club joined the League of Ireland in 1972 after merging with Drumcondra. Following this merger they were briefly known as Home Farm Drumcondra...
. He represented Ireland at youth level and won a league winners medal with Dundalk. He made 28 league appearances for Bohs after signing from Boston United.
He signed for Rovers in the 1981 close season where he stayed for 2 seasons.
He is the brother of Fran O'Brien
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:...
and father of Mark and Colin
Colin O'Brien (footballer born 1990)
Colin O'Brien is an Irish footballer currently playing for League of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United. O'Brien is as a midfielder...
, who both play for Drogheda United.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe 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...
: 1- Dundalk F.C.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...
- 1978/79
- Dundalk F.C.
- Leinster Senior Cup (football)Leinster Senior Cup (football)The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organised by the Leinster Football Association. It contested by the top League of Ireland sides based in the province in Leinster along with four Leinster Senior League sides and the two Leinster Junior Cup finalists. The Cup was...
: 1- Shamrock Rovers - 1982
Sources
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)