Paul Byrne (footballer born 1982)
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Paul Byrne is a South Africa
n-born former professional footballer, currently playing for Skelmersdale United
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and although he spent three years with the club after turning professional, made only ten league appearances. He joined Barry Town
in July 2003, but left to join Southport
in August 2003 without playing a game. He failed to establish himself as a regular and was released by Southport at the end of the season.
He joined Marine
in July 2004, but played just five times the following season, before being ruled out with a leg injury received in the game at home to Prescot Cables
on 8 September. After almost a year out of the side, he returned for the start of the 2005–06 season and went on to play 15 times in the Northern Premier League
that season.
He joined Kendal Town
in 2006, since becoming a crowd favourite, picking up both the player of the season and Manager's player of the season awards.
In the summer of 2010 he signed with Skelmersdale United
.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n-born former professional footballer, currently playing for Skelmersdale United
Skelmersdale United F.C.
Skelmersdale United F.C. are a football club from Skelmersdale, West Lancashire competing in the Northern Premier League Division One North. The club is a member of both the Liverpool F.A. and the Lancashire County Football Association.-The first 75 years:...
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Playing career
Byrne began his career as a trainee with Port ValePort Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
and although he spent three years with the club after turning professional, made only ten league appearances. He joined Barry Town
Barry Town F.C.
Barry Town FC are a football team based in Barry. They dominated the League of Wales during the 1990s, but finished bottom in 2003-04 and were relegated...
in July 2003, but left to join Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
in August 2003 without playing a game. He failed to establish himself as a regular and was released by Southport at the end of the season.
He joined Marine
Marine F.C.
Marine Football Club is an English football club in Crosby, Merseyside. The club, which was founded in 1894, is a member of both the Liverpool County and Lancashire County Football Associations, and currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.Marine is notable for having the...
in July 2004, but played just five times the following season, before being ruled out with a leg injury received in the game at home to Prescot Cables
Prescot Cables F.C.
Prescot Cables F.C. is a football club based in Prescot, Merseyside. It was established in 1884 and has also been known as Prescot and Prescot Town...
on 8 September. After almost a year out of the side, he returned for the start of the 2005–06 season and went on to play 15 times in the Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
that season.
He joined Kendal Town
Kendal Town F.C.
Kendal Town F.C. is an English football club based in Kendal, Cumbria. The club are currently members of the Premier Division of the Northern Premier League and play at Parkside.-History:...
in 2006, since becoming a crowd favourite, picking up both the player of the season and Manager's player of the season awards.
In the summer of 2010 he signed with Skelmersdale United
Skelmersdale United F.C.
Skelmersdale United F.C. are a football club from Skelmersdale, West Lancashire competing in the Northern Premier League Division One North. The club is a member of both the Liverpool F.A. and the Lancashire County Football Association.-The first 75 years:...
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External links
- Short bio at Kendal Town's official website