Kyle Moran
Encyclopedia
Kyle Moran is an Irish
footballer who last played as a forward for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland
.
Moran played with Manchester United
in his teens but was later released in 2006. Prior to the kick-off of the 2007 League of Ireland
season, Moran, aged 19, was invited for a trial at Derry City
. After impressing manager, Pat Fenlon
, he signed for the club on 5 February 2007. Under a month later, he was offered on loan to a Shelbourne
side in dire need of players for the beginning of the 2007 season due to serious financial problems at the club. Whilst helping out a fellow league-team, it was also hoped by Derry City that the move would aid Moran's fitness and development.
On 27 April 2007, Moran scored his first goal for Shelbourne against Limerick 37, finishing well after good work from James Chambers
. He returned to the Derry City
at the end of June but was released after the departure of Pat Fenlon from the Derry job. After a short trial with Bohemians
in August 2007, Moran signed a one-year contract with Northern Irish club Larne
just before the transfer deadline for the 2007–08 season. In January 2008, just six months into his contract with Larne, Moran joined Institute
. However, he was on the move again at the start of the 2008–09 season, moving to Newry City
.
After a contract dispute with Newry City Moran resigned after 6 months with the club. Prior to the kick-off of the 2009 League of Ireland season he signed a full time contract with St.Patricks Athletic F.C after impressing manager Jeff Kenna on trial. He scored his first goal for the club on the 27th of March at Richmond Park
against hometown club Dundalk
.
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 last played as a forward for St Patrick's Athletic 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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Moran played with Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in his teens but was later released in 2006. Prior to the kick-off of the 2007 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...
season, Moran, aged 19, was invited for a trial at Derry City
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
. After impressing manager, Pat Fenlon
Pat Fenlon
Patrick "Pat" "Nutsy" Fenlon is an Irish former footballer and manager. He is currently in charge of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian....
, he signed for the club on 5 February 2007. Under a month later, he was offered on loan to a 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....
side in dire need of players for the beginning of the 2007 season due to serious financial problems at the club. Whilst helping out a fellow league-team, it was also hoped by Derry City that the move would aid Moran's fitness and development.
On 27 April 2007, Moran scored his first goal for Shelbourne against Limerick 37, finishing well after good work from James Chambers
James Chambers (Irish footballer)
James Chambers , is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Hamilton Academical. Chambers is a central midfield player.-Club career:...
. He returned to the Derry City
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
at the end of June but was released after the departure of Pat Fenlon from the Derry job. After a short trial with Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in August 2007, Moran signed a one-year contract with Northern Irish club Larne
Larne F.C.
Larne F.C. is an intermediate, Northern Irish football club playing in IFA Championship 1. The club, founded in 1889, hails from Larne and plays its home matches at Inver Park. Club colours are red and white...
just before the transfer deadline for the 2007–08 season. In January 2008, just six months into his contract with Larne, Moran joined Institute
Institute F.C.
Institute F.C. is a Northern Irish intermediate football club who play in IFA Championship 1.The club, founded in 1905, are based in the Drumahoe area of Derry and play their home matches at the Riverside Stadium in the YMCA Grounds...
. However, he was on the move again at the start of the 2008–09 season, moving to Newry City
Newry City F.C.
Newry City is an intermediate, Northern Irish football club playing in IFA Championship 1. The club, founded in 1923, is based in Newry, County Down and plays its home matches at The Showgrounds. Club colours are blue and white...
.
After a contract dispute with Newry City Moran resigned after 6 months with the club. Prior to the kick-off of the 2009 League of Ireland season he signed a full time contract with St.Patricks Athletic F.C after impressing manager Jeff Kenna on trial. He scored his first goal for the club on the 27th of March at Richmond Park
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen...
against hometown club 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...
.