Eddie Nolan
Encyclopedia
Edward William "Eddie" Nolan (born 5 August 1988) is an Irish
footballer who plays for Scunthorpe United
.
, Nolan began his career with English side Blackburn Rovers
, having impressed in his first season at Blackburn Rovers
's youth team, he became a regular member of the reserve squad in his second season. Nolan made his full debut in the UEFA Cup
tie against AS Nancy
on 13 December 2006, coming on as a substitute for Andy Todd.
On 19 March 2007 he signed a one month loan with Stockport County
. Nolan then returned to Ewood Park following a two month loan spell with Hartlepool
.
On 6 October 2008 he joined Preston North End
on a three month loan deal. Nolan signed a permanent three-and-a-half-year contract on 2 January 2009. He has made 23 appearances in total (3 as a substitute) mainly filling in at left-back as cover for Callum Davidson.
On the 7 July 2010, he joined Scunthorpe United on an initial 6 month loan with a view to a permanent deal. He made his debut for Scunthorpe in a 2-1 win over Reading
on 7 August 2010. The deal was made permanent on 6 January 2011, until the end of the season, for an undisclosed fee.
. On 7 February 2009 he received his first call up to the full senior team to play Georgia
on 11 February 2009.
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 who plays for Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
.
Career
Born in WaterfordWaterford
Waterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
, Nolan began his career with English side Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, having impressed in his first season at Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
's youth team, he became a regular member of the reserve squad in his second season. Nolan made his full debut in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
tie against AS Nancy
AS Nancy
Association Sportive Nancy-Lorraine is a French association football club based in Nancy. The club was founded in 1967 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Nancy plays its home matches at the Stade Marcel Picot in Tomblaine, a commune located in the Arrondissement of...
on 13 December 2006, coming on as a substitute for Andy Todd.
On 19 March 2007 he signed a one month loan with Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
. Nolan then returned to Ewood Park following a two month loan spell with Hartlepool
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
.
On 6 October 2008 he joined Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
on a three month loan deal. Nolan signed a permanent three-and-a-half-year contract on 2 January 2009. He has made 23 appearances in total (3 as a substitute) mainly filling in at left-back as cover for Callum Davidson.
On the 7 July 2010, he joined Scunthorpe United on an initial 6 month loan with a view to a permanent deal. He made his debut for Scunthorpe in a 2-1 win over Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
on 7 August 2010. The deal was made permanent on 6 January 2011, until the end of the season, for an undisclosed fee.
International
He has been capped for his country at all levels, he also currently captains the under 21 team. He has also played in a 'B' team game against Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
. On 7 February 2009 he received his first call up to the full senior team to play Georgia
Georgia national football team
The Georgia national football team is the national association football team of Georgia and is controlled by the Georgian Football Federation. The Georgian team's first match took place in 1990, while Georgia was still part of the Soviet Union. The team have attempted to qualify for each major...
on 11 February 2009.
External links
- Eddie Nolan player profile at the Preston North End website