Derek O'Brien (footballer, born 1957)

For current League of Ireland footballer, see Derek O'Brien (footballer, born 1979).

Derek O'Brien
Personal information
Date of birth (1957-09-11) 11 September 1957
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Position(s) Right-back
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) is an Irish retired footballer who played as a right-back in the League of Ireland during the 1980s.

O'Brien played for Bohemians, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Athlone Town, Longford Town and Home Farm. 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 two 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

References

  • Paul Doolan; Robert Goggins. The Hoops. ISBN 0-7171-2121-6.
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