Paul Skinner
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Paul Skinner is an Irish
footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League of Ireland First Division club Shelbourne
.
. After failing to make the Celtic first team, Skinner returned to Ireland in the summer of 2008.
. The majority of Drogheda United's first team were released following the 2008 season due to severe financial difficulties, however Drogheda's new manager Alan Mathews
re-signed Skinner for the following season. Skinner began the 2009 season as deputy to Welsh goalkeeper Steve Williams, but took his place when Williams became injured. Skinner parted company with Drogheda United at the end of the 2010 season, he made 37 competitive appearances for the club.
Competitions include Setanta Sports Cup
, Leinster Senior Cup and League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Play-offs
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footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for 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
Skinner began his schoolboy career with Lourdes Celtic in Dublin. As goalkeeper he represented Ireland at all age groups up to Under−21 level, afterwards signing with Scottish giants CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
. After failing to make the Celtic first team, Skinner returned to Ireland in the summer of 2008.
Drogheda United
Upon returning to Ireland, Skinner signed for Drogheda United, where he became deputy goalkeeper to Jamie EwingsJamie Ewings
Jamie Ewings is a Scottish footballer currently playing for Dumbarton in the Scottish Second Division.A goalkeeper, Ewings is most credited for his outstanding performances in the Drogheda United goal in the Uefa Champions League games against Dynamo Kiev .On June 4, 2011 Jamie signed for...
. The majority of Drogheda United's first team were released following the 2008 season due to severe financial difficulties, however Drogheda's new manager Alan Mathews
Alan Mathews
Alan Mathews is a former Irish footballer and the current manager of League of Ireland First Division side Shelbourne.-Player:As a player, Mathews played for St...
re-signed Skinner for the following season. Skinner began the 2009 season as deputy to Welsh goalkeeper Steve Williams, but took his place when Williams became injured. Skinner parted company with Drogheda United at the end of the 2010 season, he made 37 competitive appearances for the club.
Shelbourne
On 21 February 2011, it was announced that Skinner had joined Shelbourne for their 2011 First Division campaign. He re-unites with his former Drogheda manager Alan Mathews at Shelbourne.Career statistics
Correct as of October 3, 2011.| Club | Season | League | League | FAI Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Drogheda United | 2008 | Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | Premier Division | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| 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... |
Premier Division | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | ||
| 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.... |
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:... |
First Division | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 31 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 47 | 0 | ||
Competitions include Setanta Sports Cup
Setanta Sports Cup
The Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
, 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...