Barry Corr
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Barry Corr is an Irish
professional footballer who plays as a striker for Southend United.
winning the 2002 Carling cup and came 2nd in the FA Premier Academy League Under-17 and he spent a brief spell on loan at Bristol City
during the 2006/07 season. He made two full appearances and scored his first senior goal before his spell was cut short.
, on 19 March 2007 it was announced that Barry Corr would be united with old boss Paul Sturrock
in a loan deal till the end of the season at Swindon Town in a bid to help the League Two club clinch promotion.
Corr marked his arrival at Swindon, continuing his fine reserve team record. By scoring in the club's 3–0 victory over former club Bristol City on 20 March 2007.
Barry then continued to repay the faith put into him by Paul Sturrock
. By scoring in the 34th minute on his first team debut in an important six pointer against Lincoln City
at Sincil Bank.
He also created a goal that day, for fellow former Owl Lee Peacock
. In total, he appeared eight times and scored three goals during that spell.
Barry has been described as a player similar to Peter Crouch
. He was released by Wednesday at the end of the season and on 31 May 2007, he signed for Swindon Town on a two-year contract.
He has suffered a string of bad injuries, back related and most recently shoulder problems. Despite this he is still a fans favourite even after his Red Card on New Year's Day, which led Town having to settle for a 1–1 draw against League 1 leaders Swansea City, with Simon Cox scoring a 90th minute penalty.
in July 2009 after his release from Swindon Town
. On his debut for Exeter City on 8 August 2009. Corr was sent off for assaulting Leeds United's
Michael Doyle
. Following this, Corr became top scorer but not for very long, following his brace in the FA Cup 2nd round tie against MK Dons. It was announced on 14 May 2010 that he had been released by Exeter.
, linking up with his former Sheffield Wednesday
and Swindon Town
boss Paul Sturrock
.
Corr scored his first goal for his new side in the Carling Cup against Bristol City
on 10 August 2010, a last minute equaliser to force extra time when Southend would go on to win 3–2.
On 27 August Corr scored his first league goal when he opened to scoring against Bradford City in a 2–0 victory.
Corr suffers from a long standing back problem and in previous seasons had hampered his progress in front of goal. On 8 January 2011 Corr scored his 11th goal of the season in all competitions from the penalty spot against Chesterfield
.
On the 22nd of April Corr scored his 20th goal of the season against Stevanage in a 1–0 win
Corr ended his first season at Roots Hall with 21 goals in all competitions, with a conversion rate better than a goal every two games.
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,...
professional footballer who plays as a striker for Southend United.
Early career
He started his career at Leeds UnitedLeeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
winning the 2002 Carling cup and came 2nd in the FA Premier Academy League Under-17 and he spent a brief spell on loan at Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
during the 2006/07 season. He made two full appearances and scored his first senior goal before his spell was cut short.
Swindon Town
After moving on to Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
, on 19 March 2007 it was announced that Barry Corr would be united with old boss Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
in a loan deal till the end of the season at Swindon Town in a bid to help the League Two club clinch promotion.
Corr marked his arrival at Swindon, continuing his fine reserve team record. By scoring in the club's 3–0 victory over former club Bristol City on 20 March 2007.
Barry then continued to repay the faith put into him by Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
. By scoring in the 34th minute on his first team debut in an important six pointer against Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
at Sincil Bank.
He also created a goal that day, for fellow former Owl Lee Peacock
Lee Peacock
Lee Peacock is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward and midfielder and is currently playing for Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville...
. In total, he appeared eight times and scored three goals during that spell.
Barry has been described as a player similar to Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch
Peter James Crouch is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Stoke City and the England national team.Crouch started his career as a trainee with Tottenham Hotspur...
. He was released by Wednesday at the end of the season and on 31 May 2007, he signed for Swindon Town on a two-year contract.
He has suffered a string of bad injuries, back related and most recently shoulder problems. Despite this he is still a fans favourite even after his Red Card on New Year's Day, which led Town having to settle for a 1–1 draw against League 1 leaders Swansea City, with Simon Cox scoring a 90th minute penalty.
Exeter City
Corr signed for League One newcomers Exeter CityExeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
in July 2009 after his release from Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
. On his debut for Exeter City on 8 August 2009. Corr was sent off for assaulting Leeds United's
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
Michael Doyle
Michael Doyle (footballer)
Michael Paul Doyle is an Irish footballer currently playing for Sheffield United. Doyle is known for his workrate and his tough tackling style. He started his career at Celtic and has also played in Denmark for AGF Aarhus...
. Following this, Corr became top scorer but not for very long, following his brace in the FA Cup 2nd round tie against MK Dons. It was announced on 14 May 2010 that he had been released by Exeter.
Southend United
On 8 July, Corr signed a one year deal with Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
, linking up with his former Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
and Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
boss Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
.
Corr scored his first goal for his new side in the Carling Cup against Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
on 10 August 2010, a last minute equaliser to force extra time when Southend would go on to win 3–2.
On 27 August Corr scored his first league goal when he opened to scoring against Bradford City in a 2–0 victory.
Corr suffers from a long standing back problem and in previous seasons had hampered his progress in front of goal. On 8 January 2011 Corr scored his 11th goal of the season in all competitions from the penalty spot against Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
.
On the 22nd of April Corr scored his 20th goal of the season against Stevanage in a 1–0 win
Corr ended his first season at Roots Hall with 21 goals in all competitions, with a conversion rate better than a goal every two games.