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Derek O'Brien (footballer, born 1957)

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Full name
  
Derek O'Brien

Years
  
Team

Height
  
1.8 m

Children
  
Mark O'Brien

Playing position
  
Midfielder

Team
  
Apps

Position
  
Midfielder

Date of birth
  
(1957-09-11) September 11, 1957 (age 59)

Place of birth
  
Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Derek O'Brien (born 11 September 1957 in Dublin) was an Irish soccer player 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 FC) and father of Mark and Colin.

Honours

  • FAI Cup
  • Dundalk F.C.
  • References

    Derek O'Brien (footballer, born 1957) Wikipedia