Tim Clancy (footballer)
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Tim Clancy is an Irish
professional football player who currently plays for Motherwell
in the Scottish Premier League
. A defender
, he counts among his former clubs Millwall
, Walton & Hersham, Weymouth and Fisher Ath.
He played thirteen times as a schoolboy for the Republic of Ireland during 2002–03. He first played with his home town club Trim Celtic & later with Belvedere FC in Dublin before signing for Millwall.
The 24-year-old former Republic of Ireland under-19
International impressed Jim Jefferies
during a spell at SPL
club Kilmarnock
in early 2007. He made his debut at left full back away to Gretna
as a substitute in September 2007 and made his home & full debut against St. Mirren
a week later. His progress at Kimarnock had been hindered by a series of injuries. He missed pre-season training for two seasons running as a result however made his first team return in the 0–0 draw away to Aberdeen
on 28 February 2009.
On 26 August 2011, Clancy joined SPL rivals Motherwell
on a one-year deal.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
professional football player who currently plays for Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
in the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
. A defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, he counts among his former clubs Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, Walton & Hersham, Weymouth and Fisher Ath.
He played thirteen times as a schoolboy for the Republic of Ireland during 2002–03. He first played with his home town club Trim Celtic & later with Belvedere FC in Dublin before signing for Millwall.
The 24-year-old former Republic of Ireland under-19
Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team, is the national under-19 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-19 Football Championship....
International impressed Jim Jefferies
Jim Jefferies
James "Jim" Jefferies is a Scottish football former player and manager. Jefferies played for Heart of Midlothian for almost his whole playing career and enjoyed a successful first managerial spell with the club, winning the 1998 Scottish Cup...
during a spell at SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
in early 2007. He made his debut at left full back away to Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
as a substitute in September 2007 and made his home & full debut against St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
a week later. His progress at Kimarnock had been hindered by a series of injuries. He missed pre-season training for two seasons running as a result however made his first team return in the 0–0 draw away to Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
on 28 February 2009.
On 26 August 2011, Clancy joined SPL rivals Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
on a one-year deal.
External links
- Tim Clancy profile at Motherwell FC official website
- Transfermarkt Profile