Daniel Corcoran
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Daniel Corcoran is an Irish
footballer who currently plays for League of Ireland
Premier Division club Drogheda United. Corcoran plays as a forward.
in North County Dublin
prospered at schoolboy and youth level in a successful Malahide United and also Belvedere team that won the FAI Under 17 challenge cup in 2007. His performances at schoolboy level eventually earned Corcoran Republic of Ireland caps at both under 18 and under 19 level. In the summer of 2007 Corcoran was signed by League of Ireland cup St. Patrick's Athletic
and as part of Pats' under 21 squad he finished with a Dr. Tony O'Neill under 21 League runners-up medal.
Corcoran moved to newly formed Sporting Fingal
in January 2008 for their debut campaign in the First Division. He made his Sporting Fingal and League of Ireland debut on 8 March 2008 in a 5-1 defeat against Longford Town
. Corcoran was a regular figure in Fingal's debut season scoring 5 goals in 33 league and cup appearances. He remained with Sporting Fingal for the 2009 as Fingal became a full-time outfit. Opprtunities were difficult to come by for Corcoran in 2009 as he was competing with experienced big name players such as Éamon Zayed
, Gary O'Neill
and Robbie Doyle
for limited places up front. He was restricted to 1 start and 7 substitute appearance during the season as Sporting Fingal won the FAI Cup
and achieved promotion to the League of Ireland Premier Division via the play-offs. In order to further his development and achieve more regular first team football, Corcoran was loaned out by Sporting Fingal to Shelbourne
for the Reds' 2010 First Division campaign. Despite initiially struggling at Shelbourne, Corcoran came into form as the season progressed becoming Shelbourne's top goalscorer with 13 goals from 28 appearances in all competitions. He also won a Leinster Senior Cup
medal with Shelbourne by scoring in the 4 – 0 victory over Bray Wanderers in the final.
Corcoran's contract with Sporting Fingal expired at the end of the 2010 season leaving him as a free agent. On 23 February 2011, Corcoran signed for Drogheda United. Corcoran finished the season as Drogheda's top scorer with seven league goals to his name, along with one in the FAI Cup. He scored the winner on the final day of the season against St. Patricks Athletic - a half-volley from thirty yards out.
Competitions include Leinster Senior Cup and League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Play-offs
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,...
footballer who currently plays for League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
Premier Division club Drogheda United. Corcoran plays as a forward.
Career
Corcoran who hails from DonabateDonabate
Donabate is a small suburban coastal town in Ireland, some 20 km north-northeast of Dublin City. The town is situated on a peninsula which it shares with the town of Portrane. This peninsula lies on Ireland's east coast, between the Rogerstown Estuary to the north and Broadmeadow Estuary to...
in North County Dublin
North County Dublin
North County Dublin is an unofficial geographical description for an area north of Dublin City in Ireland. The title North County Dublin has been in use by Dubliners, typically from the northside of the city, since the early 20th Century...
prospered at schoolboy and youth level in a successful Malahide United and also Belvedere team that won the FAI Under 17 challenge cup in 2007. His performances at schoolboy level eventually earned Corcoran Republic of Ireland caps at both under 18 and under 19 level. In the summer of 2007 Corcoran was signed by League of Ireland cup St. Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
and as part of Pats' under 21 squad he finished with a Dr. Tony O'Neill under 21 League runners-up medal.
Corcoran moved to newly formed Sporting Fingal
Sporting Fingal F.C.
Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine...
in January 2008 for their debut campaign in the First Division. He made his Sporting Fingal and League of Ireland debut on 8 March 2008 in a 5-1 defeat against Longford Town
Longford Town F.C.
Longford Town F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the League of Ireland First Division. The club, founded in 1924 and elected to the league in 1984, hails from Longford, County Longford and play their home matches at Flancare Park...
. Corcoran was a regular figure in Fingal's debut season scoring 5 goals in 33 league and cup appearances. He remained with Sporting Fingal for the 2009 as Fingal became a full-time outfit. Opprtunities were difficult to come by for Corcoran in 2009 as he was competing with experienced big name players such as Éamon Zayed
Éamon Zayed
Eamon Zayed is an Irish footballer of Libyan descent who currently plays for Derry City. He also writes a weekly column on League of Ireland website, extratime.ie.-Youth career:...
, Gary O'Neill
Gary O'Neill
Gary O'Neill is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland.O'Neill, a striker, received his footballing education at Tolka Rovers, before entering the professional ranks with Bohemian F.C...
and Robbie Doyle
Robbie Doyle
Robbie Doyle is an Irish soccer player who is currently unattached. He most recently played for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bray Wanderers.-Career:...
for limited places up front. He was restricted to 1 start and 7 substitute appearance during the season as Sporting Fingal won the FAI Cup
2009 FAI Cup
The FAI Cup 2009 was the 86th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland. It began on the weekend ending 26 April 2009 and ended on 22 November 2009 with the final taking place for the first time at Tallaght Stadium...
and achieved promotion to the League of Ireland Premier Division via the play-offs. In order to further his development and achieve more regular first team football, Corcoran was loaned out by Sporting Fingal to Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
for the Reds' 2010 First Division campaign. Despite initiially struggling at Shelbourne, Corcoran came into form as the season progressed becoming Shelbourne's top goalscorer with 13 goals from 28 appearances in all competitions. He also won a Leinster Senior Cup
2010 Leinster Senior Cup
The 2010 Leinster Football Association Senior Cup, also known as the 2010 Leinster Senior Cup, was the 109th staging of the Leinster Senior Cup association football competition. The 2010 Leinster Senior Cup marked the return of the competition following a ten year absence.20 teams competed in the...
medal with Shelbourne by scoring in the 4 – 0 victory over Bray Wanderers in the final.
Corcoran's contract with Sporting Fingal expired at the end of the 2010 season leaving him as a free agent. On 23 February 2011, Corcoran signed for Drogheda United. Corcoran finished the season as Drogheda's top scorer with seven league goals to his name, along with one in the FAI Cup. He scored the winner on the final day of the season against St. Patricks Athletic - a half-volley from thirty yards out.
Career statistics
Correct as of September 11, 2010.| Club | Season | League | League | FAI Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| St. Patrick's Athletic St Patrick's Athletic F.C. St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and... |
2007 2007 League of Ireland The League of Ireland, consisting of both the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division, kicked off in March, 2007... |
Premier Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sporting Fingal Sporting Fingal F.C. Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine... |
2008 | First Division | 29 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 33 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2009 | First Division | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
| Total | 35 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 5 | ||
| Shelbourne Shelbourne F.C. Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division.... (loan) |
2010 2010 League of Ireland The 2010 League of Ireland was the 90th season of the League of Ireland. For the 26th season in succession, it was played using a two division format, consisting of the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division. Bohemians were the defending League of Ireland... |
First Division | 22 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 13 |
| Total | 22 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 13 | ||
| Drogheda United | 2011 2011 League of Ireland The Premier Division consists of ten teams. Each team plays every other team four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 matches.-Teams:... |
Premier Division | 36 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 8 |
| Total | 36 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 8 | ||
| Career total | 93 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 108 | 26 | ||
Competitions include Leinster Senior Cup and League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Play-offs
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
Honours
- Leinster Senior Cup: 1
- Shelbourne - 20102010 Leinster Senior CupThe 2010 Leinster Football Association Senior Cup, also known as the 2010 Leinster Senior Cup, was the 109th staging of the Leinster Senior Cup association football competition. The 2010 Leinster Senior Cup marked the return of the competition following a ten year absence.20 teams competed in the...
- Shelbourne - 2010