Vinny Sullivan
Encyclopedia
Vinny Sullivan is an Irish
footballer who plays for Cork City
in the League of Ireland
. Vinny plays as a forward.
at the age of 17. He transferred to Livingston
in 2002 in a season where they finished third in the SPL
, and spent a brief period on loan at Cowdenbeath
.
agreed to cancel his contract.
were relegated. He left the club for a brief period in 2009 to concentrate on Gaelic football
with Dungarvan
, but on 26 August 2009, he signed again with Waterford United.
in 2011. He scored a 35 yard curler on his return against Waterford in the quarter final of the Munster Senior Cup on the 13th February. On the 4th March, he scored the winner on his home debut, in a 1-0 league win over Wexford Youths.
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 plays for Cork City
Cork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
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...
. Vinny plays as a forward.
Early career
Vinny left Dungarvan United for CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
at the age of 17. He transferred to Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
in 2002 in a season where they finished third in the SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
, and spent a brief period on loan at Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath F.C.
Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor...
.
Waterford United
Vinny signed for Waterford United in 2002 and made an immediate impact as he helped the Blues to the League of Ireland First Division title, contributing thirteen goals in the process. He was a virtual ever-present for Waterford. He finished as runners up in the FAI Cup in 2004.Cork City
Sullivan spent the 2006 season with Cork City F.C.. Cork were defending the title they won in 2005 when Sullivan was scoring for Waterford United but Vinny did not play much. He left the club in December after coach Damien RichardsonDamien Richardson
Damien John Richardson is an Irish football manager and former player. He currently has no club attachments, having left Cork City at the end of the 2007 season. Richardson formerly managed Gillingham in England and Cobh Ramblers, Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in Ireland.Richardson's father...
agreed to cancel his contract.
Waterford United
Vinny found himself back in the Premier Division with Waterford United for the 2007 season after ShelbourneShelbourne 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....
were relegated. He left the club for a brief period in 2009 to concentrate on Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
with Dungarvan
Dungarvan GAA
Dungarvan GAA is a GAA club based in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland. The club participates in both hurling and gaelic football...
, but on 26 August 2009, he signed again with Waterford United.
Cork City
Vinny returned to Cork CityCork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
in 2011. He scored a 35 yard curler on his return against Waterford in the quarter final of the Munster Senior Cup on the 13th February. On the 4th March, he scored the winner on his home debut, in a 1-0 league win over Wexford Youths.