Derek O'Brien (footballer, born 1957)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 September 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1976 | Bohemians | 28 | (?) |
| 1976–1978 | Dundalk | ? | (0) |
| 1981–1983 | Shamrock Rovers | 24 | (2) |
| 1985–1986 | Athlone Town | 18 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Derek O'Brien (born 11 September 1957 in Dublin) is a retired Irish footballer who played in the League of Ireland during the 1980s.
O'Brien was a right back who played for Bohemians, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Athlone Town, Longford Town and Home Farm F.C. He represented Ireland at youth level and made 28 league appearances for Bohs.
Derek played in all four European games during his time at Oriel Park, in ties against PSV Eindhoven and Hajduk Split.
He signed for Rovers in the 1981 close season where he stayed for 2 seasons.
He is the brother of Fran O'Brien and Ray O'Brien, son of Fran O'Brien Senior, (Drumcondra F.C.) and father of Mark and Colin.
Honours[edit]
References[edit]
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)[page needed]
Categories:
- 1957 births
- Living people
- Men's association football midfielders
- Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
- Bohemian F.C. players
- Shamrock Rovers F.C. players
- Dundalk F.C. players
- Athlone Town A.F.C. players
- Home Farm F.C. players
- League of Ireland players
- Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers
- Association footballers from Dublin (city)