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David Cassidy (footballer)
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David Cassidy is an Irish
footballer
, currently playing for League of Ireland
First Division club Shelbourne
.
local Cassidy has represented the Republic of Ireland
at various under age levels. He played for junior clubs Cambridge Boys and Home Farm
and before he moved to England
to play for Derby County
at youth and reserve team level for 3 years.
in mid-2005 to sign for Pat Scully's
Kilkenny City
during the summer transfer window. He immediately impressed with the First Division strugglers and his performances helped Kilkenny to a credible 4th place finish in 2005 First Division standings.
and a number of his teammates to Shamrock Rovers
who had suffered relegation to the First Division for the 2006 season. He immediately became a permanent fixture in the Hoops starting XI and Cassidy continued to play a pivotal role in the Rovers side for the remainder of the season as Rovers claimed the 2006 First Division title and promotion back to the Premier Division. In 2007, Cassidy once again was a regular fixture in the Rovers starting X1 as for the majority of that season they were in the running for the Premier Division title before eventually finishing 5th that season. Cassidy was released by Rovers at the end of the 2007 season much to the surprise of Rovers fans. In his two seasons at Shamrock Rovers
Cassidy scored a total of 10 goals in 74 appearances.
for their 2008 First Division campaign. Cassidy made an impressive start to his Dundalk career helping the Lilywhites to the top of the First Division table early on in the season. Upon the conclusion of the 2008 First Division, Dundalk and Shelbourne would enter the final weekend of the season as title contenders with Shelbourne leading Dundalk by one point. Cassidy played an instrumental role in Dundalk's final night 6-1 away victory to Kildare County
. Shelbourne who needed a win against Limerick 37 in their final game conceded a dramatic late equaliser resulting in Dundalk taking the title with promotion and Cassidy securing his second First Division medal. Cassidy was named PFAI First Division Player of the Year for 2008 for his performances in helping Dundalk
to the First Division title.
for the 2009 Premier Division campaign. On December 28, 2008, Cassidy joined Shelbourne
in a surprise transfer after being unable to commit to Dundalk's new training schedule. He made his Shelbourne debut on March 6, 2009 during a 2-1 victory over Wexford Youths
at Tolka Park
. Cassidy scored his first Shelbourne goal with a dramatic stoppage time winner in a 1-0 away league victory over Limerick
at Jackman Park
on June 19, 2009.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, currently playing 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...
First Division club 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....
.
Early career
RingsendRingsend
Ringsend is a southside inner suburb of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. It is located on the south bank of the River Liffey, about two kilometres east of the city centre, and is the southern terminus of the East Link Toll Bridge....
local Cassidy has represented the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
at various under age levels. He played for junior clubs Cambridge Boys and Home Farm
Home Farm F.C.
Home Farm Football Club is an Irish football club based in Whitehall, Dublin. Originally founded in 1928, the club joined the League of Ireland in 1972 after merging with Drumcondra. Following this merger they were briefly known as Home Farm Drumcondra...
and before he moved to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
to play for Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
at youth and reserve team level for 3 years.
Kilkenny City
Cassidy returned to IrelandIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
in mid-2005 to sign for Pat Scully's
Pat Scully
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Scully is an Irish football manager, currently in charge of Limerick in the League of Ireland...
Kilkenny City
Kilkenny City A.F.C.
Kilkenny City A.F.C. was an Irish football club. The club played in the First Division of the League of Ireland until 18 January 2008 when they announced that they resigned their position in the league citing “lack of finance, poor results and paltry attendances”.The club hails from Kilkenny and...
during the summer transfer window. He immediately impressed with the First Division strugglers and his performances helped Kilkenny to a credible 4th place finish in 2005 First Division standings.
Shamrock Rovers
Following the conclusion of the 2005 campaign, Cassidy followed his Kilkenny manager Pat ScullyPat Scully
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Scully is an Irish football manager, currently in charge of Limerick in the League of Ireland...
and a number of his teammates to Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
who had suffered relegation to the First Division for the 2006 season. He immediately became a permanent fixture in the Hoops starting XI and Cassidy continued to play a pivotal role in the Rovers side for the remainder of the season as Rovers claimed the 2006 First Division title and promotion back to the Premier Division. In 2007, Cassidy once again was a regular fixture in the Rovers starting X1 as for the majority of that season they were in the running for the Premier Division title before eventually finishing 5th that season. Cassidy was released by Rovers at the end of the 2007 season much to the surprise of Rovers fans. In his two seasons at Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
Cassidy scored a total of 10 goals in 74 appearances.
Dundalk
Following his release by Shamrock Rovers, Cassidy was immediately snapped up by DundalkDundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
for their 2008 First Division campaign. Cassidy made an impressive start to his Dundalk career helping the Lilywhites to the top of the First Division table early on in the season. Upon the conclusion of the 2008 First Division, Dundalk and Shelbourne would enter the final weekend of the season as title contenders with Shelbourne leading Dundalk by one point. Cassidy played an instrumental role in Dundalk's final night 6-1 away victory to Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
. Shelbourne who needed a win against Limerick 37 in their final game conceded a dramatic late equaliser resulting in Dundalk taking the title with promotion and Cassidy securing his second First Division medal. Cassidy was named PFAI First Division Player of the Year for 2008 for his performances in helping Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
to the First Division title.
Shelbourne
Cassidy was initially announced as one of just 4 Dundalk players to return to the club and their new full-time set-up under new manager Sean ConnorSean Connor
Sean Connor is a former footballer and manager currently without a club.-Playing career:Connor began his career at Distillery in the Irish League where he played for one full season before moving to Port Vale...
for the 2009 Premier Division campaign. On December 28, 2008, Cassidy joined 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....
in a surprise transfer after being unable to commit to Dundalk's new training schedule. He made his Shelbourne debut on March 6, 2009 during a 2-1 victory over Wexford Youths
Wexford Youths F.C.
Wexford Youths Football Club are an Irish football club from Wexford who compete in the Airtricity League First Division. The club joined the league after being awarded a First Division licence for the 2007 season. The opportunity to join the League of Ireland arose as Dublin City became bankrupt...
at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
. Cassidy scored his first Shelbourne goal with a dramatic stoppage time winner in a 1-0 away league victory over Limerick
Limerick F.C.
Limerick Football Club is an association football club based in Limerick, Ireland. The club currently play in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The first Limerick FC was founded in 1937 and has had a number of guises through its history, known at different times as Limerick FC, Limerick...
at Jackman Park
Jackman Park
Jackman Park is a football ground in Limerick, Republic of Ireland located on the Lower Carey's Road, that is home to Limerick F.C. It is regularly used by almost every grade of football in Limerick, from schoolboy to women's international games. The capacity is 2,450. The ground has a single 261...
on June 19, 2009.
Honours
- League of Ireland First Division: 2
- Shamrock Rovers - 2006
- Dundalk - 2008
- 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