Trevor Molloy
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Trevor Molloy is a semi-professional, Irish
football player who is currently playing for Bluebell United
in the Leinster Senior League
.
Molloy started his league career with Shamrock Rovers
at 18 but after only a handful of appearances he moved to First Division club Athlone Town in 1996. He immediately hit his stride and ended up the division's top scorer in 1996/97 season earning him a move to St Patrick's Athletic and a shock call up by Brian Kerr to the Ireland
squad for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championships. Molloy played every game and was Ireland's top scorer (3) as they reached the semi final stage only to lose to eventual winners Argentina. Ireland won bronze medal
s after beating Ghana
in the 3rd/4th place play off game.
At St. Pats he linked up with Ireland team mates Colin Hawkins
and Thomas Morgan
, who had been added to the nucleus of the squad that had won the 1996 league championship, and a lot was expected of the obviously talented squad. All 3 players made an immediate impact with Molloy enjoying a terrific partnership with Scottish
striker Ian Gilzean
as St. Pats won the league with a dramatic last day win in Kilkenny while arch-rivals Shelbourne lost to already relgated Dundalk. During this season Molloy won the first of his Under 21 caps. The following season was even more of a personal triumph for Molloy as he finished as the league top scorer as St. Pats raced to another league title.
After a disappointing 1999/2000 season Molloy was transferred to Bohemian
for a St. Pats record of IR£40,000. Molloy repaid that fee instantly by scoring the winner as Bohemians knocked out Aberdeen FC in the UEFA Cup
. However he then got sent off against FC Kaiserslautern in the next round. He would go on to play a vital role as Bohs won the League and FAI Cup
double under manager Roddy Collins
. The following year was not as successful for Bohs but they did reach the FAI Cup final only to lose to Dundalk FC.
In July 2002, Molloy was again signed by Roddy Collins, this time for Carlisle United of the English Third Division
. After only a handful of appearances yielding a solitary goal, Molloy returned to Ireland to play for Shelbourne FC (and become one of a select few players to have played for Dublin football's 'Big 4'. Although Shelbourne finished 2nd in the league that season, it was not a successful season for Molloy and he moved on again, this time to his first club, Shamrock Rovers.
A self confessed Shamrock Rovers fan, commentators saw this as a dream move for Molloy. However he joined a club that had been struggling both on and off the field, as they fought to find a permanent home for themselves. For three years Molloy performed admirably (he was top club goalscorer in 2003 and the Player of the Year in 2004) and his dynamic displays saw him become a hero for the Rovers fans who had a love/hate relationship with him for years. His best efforts, though, were not enough to stop Rovers being relegated to the First division as they lost a two legged play off to Dublin City FC. In total he made 4 appearances in European competition for the Hoops.
With Rovers relegation came financial restraints and Molloy was permitted a move away from Rovers. In January 2006, he re-signed for St. Patrick's Athletic and immediately set about scoring goals, winning April's League of Ireland
Goal of the Month.
In January 2007 he joined Motherwell for an undisclosed fee. He left Motherwell by mutual consent in October 2007, having been informed he did not feature in the future plans of manager Mark McGhee
.
Trevor signed for Glenavon in December 2007. and was released by the club in June 2011 having not been offered a new contract.
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,...
football player who is currently playing for Bluebell United
Bluebell United F.C.
Bluebell United F.C. are an amateur club from south Dublin who play in the Leinster Senior League. 1st choice colours are yellow/black and 2nd choice colours are blue. The club was founded in 1946 in the southern suburbs of Dublin. All the committee members work on a voluntary basis. During the...
in the Leinster Senior League
Leinster Senior League (association football)
The Leinster Senior League is an association football league organised by the Leinster Football Association. The league is the highest level of football outside the Republic of Ireland football league system...
.
Molloy started his league career with Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
at 18 but after only a handful of appearances he moved to First Division club Athlone Town in 1996. He immediately hit his stride and ended up the division's top scorer in 1996/97 season earning him a move to St Patrick's Athletic and a shock call up by Brian Kerr to the 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....
squad for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championships. Molloy played every game and was Ireland's top scorer (3) as they reached the semi final stage only to lose to eventual winners Argentina. Ireland won bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
s after beating Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
in the 3rd/4th place play off game.
At St. Pats he linked up with Ireland team mates Colin Hawkins
Colin Hawkins
Colin Hawkins , is an Irish professional footballer. Hawkins is a central defender with Dundalk, and has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth and U21 levels.-Coventry City:...
and Thomas Morgan
Thomas Morgan (footballer)
Thomas Morgan is a former Irish footballer.Thomas Morgan came to prominence during the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championships where he captained the Irish team which won the bronze medal...
, who had been added to the nucleus of the squad that had won the 1996 league championship, and a lot was expected of the obviously talented squad. All 3 players made an immediate impact with Molloy enjoying a terrific partnership with Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
striker Ian Gilzean
Ian Gilzean
Ian Roger Gilzean is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Gilzean made over 250 career appearances, scoring nearly 100 goals....
as St. Pats won the league with a dramatic last day win in Kilkenny while arch-rivals Shelbourne lost to already relgated Dundalk. During this season Molloy won the first of his Under 21 caps. The following season was even more of a personal triumph for Molloy as he finished as the league top scorer as St. Pats raced to another league title.
After a disappointing 1999/2000 season Molloy was transferred to Bohemian
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...
for a St. Pats record of IR£40,000. Molloy repaid that fee instantly by scoring the winner as Bohemians knocked out Aberdeen FC in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup 2000-01
In perhaps the most bizarre European final ever, the 2000–01 UEFA Cup was won by Liverpool in a dramatic golden goal final against Deportivo Alavés for their third title in the competition. It completed a unique cup treble for the club, as they also won the FA Cup and the League Cup that season...
. However he then got sent off against FC Kaiserslautern in the next round. He would go on to play a vital role as Bohs won the League and 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...
double under manager Roddy Collins
Roddy Collins
Roderick 'Roddy' Collins , is a Irish former professional football player and current manager of Monaghan United. He has also worked as a television pundit, and is the brother of acclaimed former boxer, Steve Collins....
. The following year was not as successful for Bohs but they did reach the FAI Cup final only to lose to Dundalk FC.
In July 2002, Molloy was again signed by Roddy Collins, this time for Carlisle United of the English Third Division
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
. After only a handful of appearances yielding a solitary goal, Molloy returned to Ireland to play for Shelbourne FC (and become one of a select few players to have played for Dublin football's 'Big 4'. Although Shelbourne finished 2nd in the league that season, it was not a successful season for Molloy and he moved on again, this time to his first club, Shamrock Rovers.
A self confessed Shamrock Rovers fan, commentators saw this as a dream move for Molloy. However he joined a club that had been struggling both on and off the field, as they fought to find a permanent home for themselves. For three years Molloy performed admirably (he was top club goalscorer in 2003 and the Player of the Year in 2004) and his dynamic displays saw him become a hero for the Rovers fans who had a love/hate relationship with him for years. His best efforts, though, were not enough to stop Rovers being relegated to the First division as they lost a two legged play off to Dublin City FC. In total he made 4 appearances in European competition for the Hoops.
With Rovers relegation came financial restraints and Molloy was permitted a move away from Rovers. In January 2006, he re-signed for St. Patrick's Athletic and immediately set about scoring goals, winning April's 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...
Goal of the Month.
In January 2007 he joined Motherwell for an undisclosed fee. He left Motherwell by mutual consent in October 2007, having been informed he did not feature in the future plans of manager Mark McGhee
Mark McGhee
Mark Edward McGhee is a former Scottish professional football player. McGhee started his career at Greenock Morton in 1975 and spent spells at clubs including Newcastle United, Aberdeen, Hamburg, Celtic, IK Brage and Reading...
.
Trevor signed for Glenavon in December 2007. and was released by the club in June 2011 having not been offered a new contract.
Honours
- 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...
: 3- St Patrick's Athletic - 1997/98, 1998/99
- Bohemians - 2000/01
- 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...
- Bohemians - 2001
- Leinster Senior Cup (football)Leinster 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...
- St Patricks Athletic - 1999/2000
- Player of the Year
- Shamrock Rovers - 2004
- FIFA World Youth Championships
- 1997 Bronze Medal Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland national football teamThe 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....
- 1997 Bronze Medal Republic of Ireland