Dermot Curtis
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Dermot Curtis was a former Irish
international footballer. He represented his country 17 times, playing at centre-forward.
Curtis was playing in the League of Ireland
for Shelbourne
when he first hit the headlines. On September 19, at Dalymount Park
the League of Ireland held a star studded English League XI to a 3-3 draw with Curtis notching the vital third goal http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1956/0920/Pg003.html#Ar00300:0B23000E231A13766816A6821026FA134714.
He made his full international debut for Republic of Ireland
at home to Denmark
on 3 October 1956 in which he scored. In December that year he joined Bristol City
for £8,000 where he was to score 16 league goals in only 26 games. In September 1958 he joined Ipswich Town
, playing in the side that won promtion to Division One
in 1961, and the league championship the following season. However, the form of Ray Crawford
and Ted Phillips
limited his chances at Portman Road
, and in August 1963 he moved to Exeter City
after only 41 league games (in which he scored 17 times).
On 23 September 1963 he became the first Exeter player to be capped for his country as he earned his 17th and final international cap in a 0-0 draw with Austria
in Vienna
. After 91 league appearances (in which he scored 23 goals), Curtis moved to Torquay United
, signing in August 1966. However, his move to Plainmoor
was not a great success as in his only season he made just 12 league appearances, scoring just a single goal. In June 1967 he returned to Exeter City, where his league career was to end after a further 66 league appearances in which he scored 10 goals. He later played non-league football for Bideford.
Curtis died in Exeter on 1 November 2008, after a long illness.
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,...
international footballer. He represented his country 17 times, playing at centre-forward.
Curtis was playing 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...
for 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....
when he first hit the headlines. On September 19, at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
the League of Ireland held a star studded English League XI to a 3-3 draw with Curtis notching the vital third goal http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1956/0920/Pg003.html#Ar00300:0B23000E231A13766816A6821026FA134714.
He made his full international debut for 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....
at home to Denmark
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
on 3 October 1956 in which he scored. In December that year he joined Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
for £8,000 where he was to score 16 league goals in only 26 games. In September 1958 he joined 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....
, playing in the side that won promtion to Division One
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
in 1961, and the league championship the following season. However, the form of Ray Crawford
Ray Crawford (footballer)
Raymond Crawford is a former English international footballer, who played as a striker in a career that saw him score over 300 goals at club level.-Club:...
and Ted Phillips
Ted Phillips (footballer)
Edward John "Ted" Phillips was an English professional footballer.He made over 250 appearances for Ipswich Town from 1953 to 1964, almost all of them under Alf Ramsey, scoring over 150 goals making him the second highest scorer in the club's history...
limited his chances at Portman Road
Portman Road
Portman Road is an association football stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It has been the home ground of Ipswich Town F.C. since 1884. The stadium has also hosted a number of England youth international matches, and one senior England friendly international match, against Croatia in 2003...
, and in August 1963 he moved to Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
after only 41 league games (in which he scored 17 times).
On 23 September 1963 he became the first Exeter player to be capped for his country as he earned his 17th and final international cap in a 0-0 draw with Austria
Austria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
. After 91 league appearances (in which he scored 23 goals), Curtis moved to Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
, signing in August 1966. However, his move to Plainmoor
Plainmoor
Plainmoor is a suburb of Torquay, Devon, but is best known as the name of the stadium in which Torquay United Football Club currently play.-History:...
was not a great success as in his only season he made just 12 league appearances, scoring just a single goal. In June 1967 he returned to Exeter City, where his league career was to end after a further 66 league appearances in which he scored 10 goals. He later played non-league football for Bideford.
Curtis died in Exeter on 1 November 2008, after a long illness.
Honours
League of IrelandLeague 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...
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- Shelbourne F.C.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....
1952-53
- Shelbourne F.C.
- Football League ChampionsFootball League First DivisionThe First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
- Ipswich Town F.C.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....
1961-62
- Ipswich Town F.C.
- Old Second DivisionFootball League Second DivisionFrom 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
- Ipswich Town F.C.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....
1960-61
- Ipswich Town F.C.