Clifford "Cliff" Byrne is an Irish

Republic of Ireland

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 footballer, currently playing for Scunthorpe United

Scunthorpe United F.C.

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Born in Dublin, Byrne previously played for Sunderland

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He took part in a UEFA 'B' coaching course in summer 2005.http://www.givemefootball.com/display.cfm?article=6614&type=1&area=coachnews&page=1

He was given the captaincy following the dismissal of previous skipper Izzy Iriekpen

Izzy Iriekpen

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He scored two goals in the last two games of the 2008–2009 season; his 89th-minute goal against Tranmere Rovers was enough to help Scunthorpe seal the last playoff place.

After missing just under a year of action due to injury, Byrne made his first start of the 11/12 season on 26 November 2011, away to Notts County.

External links

• Cliff Byrne player profile at scunthorpe-united.co.uk