Stephen O'Flynn
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Stephen O'Flynn is an Irish footballer who plays for Limerick
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at under-age levels. He also had spells at Cork City and Limerick
when he was younger where he was very impressive at the latter. He then resigned for Cork City in 2004 and played alongside Kevin Doyle
, however he was sidelined for most of the season through injury.
Following the injury, Stephen signed for Stephen Kenny's Derry City
in 2005. The move reignited his career and he weighed in with several goals for Derry City including a winner against IFK Goteborg
in the UEFA Cup
in August 2006. However, when Pat Fenlon
took over at Derry, he was released by the club on 14 December 2006 after 9 goals in 48 appearances.
He was signed by Galway United in preparation for their 2007 season. He was released by United in July 2008. In the same month, he returned to Limerick
until the end of the 2009 season after having another injury hit season at Galway. There, O'Flynn made an impact on his return to League of Ireland football in the First Division scoring 14 goals in just 13 appearances. At the end of the 2009 season, O'Flynn made the Division One team of the year.
O Flynn returned to Limerick
in the mid season transfer window on 21 June 2010 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/heighways-in-mix-for-u21-job-2229995.html.
O’Flynn spoke of his delight on returning to the club he regards as home saying, “ I’m just delighted to be back. I was out of football for a year with injury when Pat Scully gave me a chance last year. I did well enough to earn a contract in England. Some of the players here were inexperienced last year but have come a long way in the last 12 months, I’ve been around a few years now and the set up here, on and off the pitch is absolutely top-class, Pat O’Sullivan can take a lot of credit for that, what he’s doing for soccer in Limerick is unbelievable. We’re 16 years stuck in this Division and it’s time we got back where we belong, rugby and Gaelic have taken over in terms of support in Limerick and it’s time we changed that
before he moved to Irish football. In January 2010, he held talks with English League Two
Side Northampton Town
, after an impressive two week trial. On 5 January, O'Flynn signed a contract with the Cobblers until the end of the 2009–10 season.
He was released by the club on 12 May 2010 along with five other players.
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...
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League of Ireland
O'Flynn was capped for IrelandRepublic 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 under-age levels. He also had spells at Cork City and 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...
when he was younger where he was very impressive at the latter. He then resigned for Cork City in 2004 and played alongside Kevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle
Kevin Edward Doyle is an Irish international footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers....
, however he was sidelined for most of the season through injury.
Following the injury, Stephen signed for Stephen Kenny's Derry City
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
in 2005. The move reignited his career and he weighed in with several goals for Derry City including a winner against IFK Goteborg
IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
in August 2006. However, when Pat Fenlon
Pat Fenlon
Patrick "Pat" "Nutsy" Fenlon is an Irish former footballer and manager. He is currently in charge of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian....
took over at Derry, he was released by the club on 14 December 2006 after 9 goals in 48 appearances.
He was signed by Galway United in preparation for their 2007 season. He was released by United in July 2008. In the same month, he returned to 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...
until the end of the 2009 season after having another injury hit season at Galway. There, O'Flynn made an impact on his return to League of Ireland football in the First Division scoring 14 goals in just 13 appearances. At the end of the 2009 season, O'Flynn made the Division One team of the year.
O Flynn returned to 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...
in the mid season transfer window on 21 June 2010 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/heighways-in-mix-for-u21-job-2229995.html.
O’Flynn spoke of his delight on returning to the club he regards as home saying, “ I’m just delighted to be back. I was out of football for a year with injury when Pat Scully gave me a chance last year. I did well enough to earn a contract in England. Some of the players here were inexperienced last year but have come a long way in the last 12 months, I’ve been around a few years now and the set up here, on and off the pitch is absolutely top-class, Pat O’Sullivan can take a lot of credit for that, what he’s doing for soccer in Limerick is unbelievable. We’re 16 years stuck in this Division and it’s time we got back where we belong, rugby and Gaelic have taken over in terms of support in Limerick and it’s time we changed that
English football
When he was younger, he spent a period of time at WimbledonWimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
before he moved to Irish football. In January 2010, he held talks with English League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Side Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
, after an impressive two week trial. On 5 January, O'Flynn signed a contract with the Cobblers until the end of the 2009–10 season.
He was released by the club on 12 May 2010 along with five other players.
External links
- Stephen O'Flynn player profile at ntfc.co.uk