John Melligan
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John Joseph "JJ" Melligan (born 11 February 1982 in Whitehall, Dublin) is an Irish
professional footballer
, who recently played for League Two club Cheltenham Town.
Melligan signed for Blue Square BET North side Solihull Moors in October 2011 after a successful trial. He scored on debut in the 3-2 FA Cup victory over Grantham on 15 October 2011.(source: Neilson Kaufman, Honorary Historian - Leyton Orient FC.
The 5'10" tall player first began playing for the Home Farm Club in Dublin before signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers
in 1998. In 2001-2002 Melligan went on loan to Bournemouth
and again at Kidderminster Harriers
in 2002-2003. After scoring 12 goals in 31 appearances he returned to Wolves and made two substitute appearances in (the then) Division 1.
In 2003 he made a substitute appearance for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 team and went on to make 21 appearances on-loan at Doncaster Rovers
in the 2003-2004 season.
At the end of that season Melligan signed for Cheltenham Town
from Wolves for £25,000. He went on to miss just three league games for Cheltenham over the next three years as he became an important part of their side.
On 6 June 2007 Melligan signed for Leyton Orient on a free transfer, and scored in only his second appearance for them. He left Leyton Orient in February 2010 after falling out with manager Geraint Williams
following the 5-0 victory over Bristol Rovers
. He signed a full time contract for League of Ireland Premier side Dundalk
in February 2010. Melligan left Dundalk just before they set off to play Grevenmacher, from Luxembourg, in the Europa League. In his short stint with Dundalk he scored three goals in fifteen appearances.
On 2 July 2010, Melligan re signed for his former club, Cheltenham Town. 'JJ' had a clause in his contract allowing him to leave Dundalk if a Football League club came in for him so he was allowed to leave Dundalk FC for free.
On 9 May 2011, Melligan was released from Cheltenham after his contract expired.
Republic of Ireland
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Football (soccer)
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, who recently played for League Two club Cheltenham Town.
Melligan signed for Blue Square BET North side Solihull Moors in October 2011 after a successful trial. He scored on debut in the 3-2 FA Cup victory over Grantham on 15 October 2011.(source: Neilson Kaufman, Honorary Historian - Leyton Orient FC.
The 5'10" tall player first began playing for the Home Farm Club in Dublin before signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
in 1998. In 2001-2002 Melligan went on loan to Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
and again at Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
in 2002-2003. After scoring 12 goals in 31 appearances he returned to Wolves and made two substitute appearances in (the then) Division 1.
In 2003 he made a substitute appearance for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 team and went on to make 21 appearances on-loan at Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
in the 2003-2004 season.
At the end of that season Melligan signed for Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
from Wolves for £25,000. He went on to miss just three league games for Cheltenham over the next three years as he became an important part of their side.
On 6 June 2007 Melligan signed for Leyton Orient on a free transfer, and scored in only his second appearance for them. He left Leyton Orient in February 2010 after falling out with manager Geraint Williams
Geraint Williams
David Geraint Williams is a former professional footballer who also played for Wales. He has also managed Colchester United and Leyton Orient.- Career :...
following the 5-0 victory over Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
. He signed a full time contract for League of Ireland Premier side 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...
in February 2010. Melligan left Dundalk just before they set off to play Grevenmacher, from Luxembourg, in the Europa League. In his short stint with Dundalk he scored three goals in fifteen appearances.
On 2 July 2010, Melligan re signed for his former club, Cheltenham Town. 'JJ' had a clause in his contract allowing him to leave Dundalk if a Football League club came in for him so he was allowed to leave Dundalk FC for free.
On 9 May 2011, Melligan was released from Cheltenham after his contract expired.