Ger O'Brien
Encyclopedia
Ger O'Brien is an Irish
football
defender
, who currently plays for Bohemians in the League of Ireland
.
. He was the first player to represent the Republic of Ireland at any level while playing with Kildare County
. He represented the Eircom League International squad in Aberdeen for the quadrangular tournament with England, Scotland and Wales in 2004. Ger O' Brien made 39 appearances for Kildare County
in the 2005 season and was also awarded the clubs player of the season award.
Ger left Kildare County
for Shamrock Rovers
to become one of the country's best full backs. He missed most of the pre-season campaign in his first year with Shamrock Rovers
but once the season began he became a first team regular pretty quickly. He revealed himself to be a tough and uncompromising defender
and although he suffered an injury setback in early June he made a quick recovery and picked up where he left off.
On the 11th Of November 2007 Ger was voted Shamrock Rovers Player of the Year for the 2007 season and on the 13th he also represented his country in an Under 23 international against Slovakia in Dalymount Park.
Earned his second U23 cap in May 2008 against Northern Ireland.
Scored on his third U23 appearance against Belgium. Ireland went on to lose the match 2-1.
Signed for Derry City on 3 year full time deal in February 2009.
Played in Derry's four Europa League games in July and August 2009.
Following Derry's financial struggles in 2009, he opted to join Sporting Fingal for the 2010 season.
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/1216/1224260835098.html.
After Sporting Fingal ceased trading, O'Brien's contract was cancelled. On the 15, February, 2011 Bohemians announced the signing of 9 players including O'Brien. He made his league debut for his new club against Bray Wanderers on March 4 at the Carlisle Grounds
.
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,...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, who currently plays for Bohemians 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...
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Biography
Ger O'Brien was signed by Eric Hannigan before the start of the 2004 season from Athlone TownAthlone Town A.F.C.
Athlone Town F.C. is an Irish football club from Athlone, playing in the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1887. First elected to the League of Ireland in 1922, they play their home matches in Lissywoollen their new stadium which opened in 2007...
. He was the first player to represent the Republic of Ireland at any level while playing with Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
. He represented the Eircom League International squad in Aberdeen for the quadrangular tournament with England, Scotland and Wales in 2004. Ger O' Brien made 39 appearances for Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
in the 2005 season and was also awarded the clubs player of the season award.
Ger left Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
for Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
to become one of the country's best full backs. He missed most of the pre-season campaign in his first year with Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
but once the season began he became a first team regular pretty quickly. He revealed himself to be a tough and uncompromising defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and although he suffered an injury setback in early June he made a quick recovery and picked up where he left off.
On the 11th Of November 2007 Ger was voted Shamrock Rovers Player of the Year for the 2007 season and on the 13th he also represented his country in an Under 23 international against Slovakia in Dalymount Park.
Earned his second U23 cap in May 2008 against Northern Ireland.
Scored on his third U23 appearance against Belgium. Ireland went on to lose the match 2-1.
Signed for Derry City on 3 year full time deal in February 2009.
Played in Derry's four Europa League games in July and August 2009.
Following Derry's financial struggles in 2009, he opted to join Sporting Fingal for the 2010 season.
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/1216/1224260835098.html.
After Sporting Fingal ceased trading, O'Brien's contract was cancelled. On the 15, February, 2011 Bohemians announced the signing of 9 players including O'Brien. He made his league debut for his new club against Bray Wanderers on March 4 at the Carlisle Grounds
Carlisle Grounds
The Carlisle Grounds is a football stadium in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, situated directly behind the Bray D.A.R.T. station. It is home to Bray Wanderers A.F.C. Its current capacity is roughly 3,000.-History:...
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Honours
- League of Ireland First Division
- Shamrock Rovers - 2006
- Player of the Year:
- Shamrock Rovers - 2007