Synan Braddish
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Synan Braddish is a former Irish footballer
who spent most of his career playing in the League of Ireland
, most notably with Dundalk
. As an international, Braddish also played for the Republic of Ireland
.
area. During the 1970s this club served as a nursery team for Dundalk
and in 1975 they recruited Braddish. Braddish subsequently played five seasons with Dundalk under manager Jim McLaughlin
, helping the club win seven trophies including the League of Ireland
title in 1976 and the FAI Cup
in both 1977 and 1981. His team-mates at the club included, among others, Terry Flanagan, Dermot Keely
and Cathal Muckian
. Described as an elegant and intelligent midfielder, Braddish scored 17 goals during his time at Dundalk – 12 in the league and 7 in cup competitions. He scored his first goal for the club on 17 August 1975 against Drogheda United in a 2-2 draw in the Donegan Cup. Dundalk eventually won the game 3-1 on penalties. On 6 April 1977 at Dalymount Park
, Braddish scored in a 1-0 win against St Patrick's Athletic
in an FAI Cup
semi-final replay. On 23 January 1978 he scored a hat-trick
in the league in a 6-2 win against Shelbourne
.
Braddish was on the verge of signing for Los Angeles Skyhawks
when in April 1978 he was offered a contract by Liverpool
. Together with Derek Carroll
and Brian Duff, he was one of three Dundalk players Liverpool signed for a combined fee of £50,000. However none of the trio managed to get a first team game and all of them subsequently returned to Dundalk. On 29 January 1980 Braddish scored a second hat trick for Dundalk, again against Shelbourne
, helping the club to a 9-0 win in the league.
After leaving Dundalk, Braddish went onto play for St Patrick's Athletic
for a further five seasons. Among his team mates at this club were Joey Malone
, Dave Henderson
and a young Paul McGrath
.
in March 1978, he was then called up to the senior squad. He made 2 appearances for the Republic of Ireland
, winning both caps in April 1978. He made his senior international debut, under Johnny Giles
, on 5 April in a 4-2 win against Turkey
. He came on as a late substitute in the 67th minute during a friendly at Lansdowne Road
. He then won his second and last cap on 12 April when he started for the Republic in a 3-0 away defeat against Poland
.
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...
who spent most of his career playing 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...
, most notably with 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...
. As an international, Braddish also played for the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
.
Club career
Braddish initially played junior football with Raven Athletic in his local FinglasFinglas
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area. During the 1970s this club served as a nursery team for 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...
and in 1975 they recruited Braddish. Braddish subsequently played five seasons with Dundalk under manager Jim McLaughlin
Jim McLaughlin (footballer)
Jim McLaughlin is a former Northern Irish footballer and was later a football manager in the League of Ireland.-Playing career:...
, helping the club win seven trophies including 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...
title in 1976 and the FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
in both 1977 and 1981. His team-mates at the club included, among others, Terry Flanagan, Dermot Keely
Dermot Keely
Dermot Keely, is the former manager of Irish football team Shelbourne.-Family:Keely's family have played League of Ireland football at various levels. His late father Peter Keely played for Shelbourne, his brother Joe played on the same Home Farm FAI Cup winning side of 1775 as Dermot Keely himself...
and Cathal Muckian
Cathal Muckian
Cathal Muckian , a native of Dundalk, County Louth; enjoyed a stellar career in League of Ireland football during the 1970s and early 80s. Muckian played with many of Ireland's top clubs, notably Drogheda United and Dundalk FC, with whom he played in European competitions against Glasgow Celtic,...
. Described as an elegant and intelligent midfielder, Braddish scored 17 goals during his time at Dundalk – 12 in the league and 7 in cup competitions. He scored his first goal for the club on 17 August 1975 against Drogheda United in a 2-2 draw in the Donegan Cup. Dundalk eventually won the game 3-1 on penalties. On 6 April 1977 at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
, Braddish scored in a 1-0 win against St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
in an FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
semi-final replay. On 23 January 1978 he scored a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in the league in a 6-2 win against 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....
.
Braddish was on the verge of signing for Los Angeles Skyhawks
Los Angeles Skyhawks
The Los Angeles Skyhawks was a professional soccer club based in Los Angeles, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. Founded as part of the American Soccer League's expansion to the west coast in 1976, they were the first professional sports team to be based in the San Fernando...
when in April 1978 he was offered a contract by Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
. Together with Derek Carroll
Derek Carroll
Derek Carroll was an Irish soccer player who played in the League of Ireland during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s....
and Brian Duff, he was one of three Dundalk players Liverpool signed for a combined fee of £50,000. However none of the trio managed to get a first team game and all of them subsequently returned to Dundalk. On 29 January 1980 Braddish scored a second hat trick for Dundalk, again against 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....
, helping the club to a 9-0 win in the league.
After leaving Dundalk, Braddish went onto play for St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
for a further five seasons. Among his team mates at this club were Joey Malone
Joey Malone
Joey Malone was an Irish soccer player during the 1970s and 1980s.A dynamic midfielder, he made his League of Ireland debut with Bohemians on the 25th of September 1977 and won a league title with them in 1977/78. He made 1 appearance in European competition for Bohs...
, Dave Henderson
Dave Henderson (footballer)
Dave Henderson , is a former Irish professional footballer goalkeeper who played in the League of Ireland from 1978 until his retirement in 1998. He also played two seasons in the North American Soccer League.-Career:...
and a young Paul McGrath
Paul McGrath (footballer)
Paul McGrath is a retired Irish footballer, who played as a defender. McGrath is widely recognised as one of the greatest players to have ever come out of Ireland....
.
Republic of Ireland international
Braddish represented the Republic of Ireland at schoolboy, youth, amateur and under 21 levels. After an impressive performance in an under 21 international against Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland national under-21 football team
The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.-Former coaches:* To 20 August 2008.-2008/09 Matches:-Current squad:Squad to play San Marino.-Other Recent Call-Ups:...
in March 1978, he was then called up to the senior squad. He made 2 appearances for the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
, winning both caps in April 1978. He made his senior international debut, under Johnny Giles
Johnny Giles
Michael John "Johnny" Giles is a former association footballer and manager best remembered for his time as a midfielder with Leeds United in the 1960s and 1970s...
, on 5 April in a 4-2 win against Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
. He came on as a late substitute in the 67th minute during a friendly at Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road was a stadium in Dublin owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union that has been the location of a number of sports stadiums. It was used primarily for rugby union and for association football matches as well as some music concerts...
. He then won his second and last cap on 12 April when he started for the Republic in a 3-0 away defeat against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
.
Honours
Dundalk- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe 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...
- Winners 1975-76: 1
- Runners Up 1979-80, 1980-81: 2
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
- Winners 1977, 1981: 2
- League of Ireland Cup
- Winners 1977-78, 1980-81: 2
- Leinster Senior CupLeinster Senior Cup (football)The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organised by the Leinster Football Association. It contested by the top League of Ireland sides based in the province in Leinster along with four Leinster Senior League sides and the two Leinster Junior Cup finalists. The Cup was...
- Winners 1976-77, 1977-78: 2