John Brophy (footballer)
Encyclopedia
John Brophy is an Irish footballer currently playing for in the League of Ireland
First Division. Brophy is primarily a striker and has also played in central defence.
under a soccer scholarship while attending the university as a student. Brophy spent the majority of his spell at UCD playing at Under 21 and collegiate level matches and he was a member of UCD's successful 2005 Dr. Tony O'Neill U-21 League winning side. Unable to make an impact on the senior side he was loaned out to for the second half of the 2006 season. At the start of the 2007 season Brophy departed UCD on an initial loan move, this time to and he signed on February 27, 2007. Brophy's loan move to Shels eventually became a permanent deal as Shels had already used up their maximum 4 loan signings for the 2007 season. He was initially prevented for making his debut for Shelbourne, due to FIFA's two-club ruling. Brophy was granted exemption from this ruling by FIFA on March 29, 2007, making him available for competitive games with immediate effect. John finally made his Shelbourne debut in a league match against at Buckley Park
on March 30, 2007. Brophy's season at Shelbourne was marred after being on the wrong end of a heavy challenge in a match against at Tolka Park
on May 28, 2007. The resulting tackle saw Brophy suffering a single fracture to his leg ruling him out of action for 4 months. Brophy returned to fitness the following September but struggled to break back into the Shels first team despite scoring on numerous occasions for Shelbourne's under-21 side. Brophy was released by at the end of the 2007 season. Brophy made 13 league and cup appearances during the 2007 Season
for Shelbourne. Brophy signed for on February 3, 2008 ahead of the Thoroughbreds' 2008 campaign.
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...
First Division. Brophy is primarily a striker and has also played in central defence.
Career
Brophy began his senior career at UCDUniversity College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
under a soccer scholarship while attending the university as a student. Brophy spent the majority of his spell at UCD playing at Under 21 and collegiate level matches and he was a member of UCD's successful 2005 Dr. Tony O'Neill U-21 League winning side. Unable to make an impact on the senior side he was loaned out to for the second half of the 2006 season. At the start of the 2007 season Brophy departed UCD on an initial loan move, this time to and he signed on February 27, 2007. Brophy's loan move to Shels eventually became a permanent deal as Shels had already used up their maximum 4 loan signings for the 2007 season. He was initially prevented for making his debut for Shelbourne, due to FIFA's two-club ruling. Brophy was granted exemption from this ruling by FIFA on March 29, 2007, making him available for competitive games with immediate effect. John finally made his Shelbourne debut in a league match against at Buckley Park
Buckley Park
Buckley Park is a multi-purpose stadium on the Callan road Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. Kilkenny City purchased of land from a local farmer by the name of Mick Murphy for £16,000. The ground was originally called Tenney Park. It is currently used for football matches and was the home stadium...
on March 30, 2007. Brophy's season at Shelbourne was marred after being on the wrong end of a heavy challenge in a match against at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
on May 28, 2007. The resulting tackle saw Brophy suffering a single fracture to his leg ruling him out of action for 4 months. Brophy returned to fitness the following September but struggled to break back into the Shels first team despite scoring on numerous occasions for Shelbourne's under-21 side. Brophy was released by at the end of the 2007 season. Brophy made 13 league and cup appearances during the 2007 Season
Shelbourne F.C. Season 2007
In the 2007 season, Shelbourne finished 5th in the League of Ireland First Division.-Club Information:-Commercial partners:-Coaching and Medical staff:-Exodus:This is the squad that completed the 2006 season, winning the Premier Division in the process....
for Shelbourne. Brophy signed for on February 3, 2008 ahead of the Thoroughbreds' 2008 campaign.