Derek O'Brien (footballer, born 1957)

For current League of Ireland footballer, see Derek O'Brien (footballer born 1979).
Derek O'Brien
Personal information
Full name Derek O'Brien
Date of birth (1957-09-11) September 11, 1957
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position 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)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


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

References

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