Stephen Rice
Encyclopedia
Stephen Rice is an Irish
footballer currently playing for Shamrock Rovers
in the League of Ireland
.
in 2003, after spells in the youth ranks at Coventry City
and Shelbourne F.C.
, and was touted as being a successor to League of Ireland legend Kevin Hunt at the heart of the Bohemians midfield. He went out on loan to Monaghan United
for three months of the 2003 season and he made his debut the following season away to Longford Townhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/2004/0323/Pg022.html#Ar02205:1E247320749B20747521449A21347323949B2945062CB51D2CC5072D551C2625392A554F2945FC2D46111E067E1FB6961FB68020469520467E2206961F16E32286F424247327B49B22E6E324D6F4
Opportunities were not forthcoming, and Stephen found himself playing at right-full for the senior side, a position which he retained throughout the 2004-2006 seasons. Stephen was awarded Bohemians' Player of the Year award in 2005.
In the 2007 season, under Sean Connor
, Bohemians signed Owen Heary
, regarded as the country's premier right-full, and Mark Rossiter
, another player in that position. Stephen's future at the club looked uncertain. However, due to injuries and suspensions, Stephen was given the opportunity to play in his natural midfield position, and put in some hugely impressive displays which saw him stay in the starting line-up when a full squad was available.
had made a bid to sign Rice but he turned them down. http://bohsnews.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/rice-turns-down-stockport/ However, after 2 months out of the team, Rice made his return for Bohs as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat against Shamrock Rovers and featured in the first team squad for the rest of the season.
U16s in a qualifying tournament in Riga
for the 2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
.
He was one of four Rovers players to make their debut at U23 level in November 2007 http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2628. Rice then scored the winner in his second appearance http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3167. He made his third and last appearance at this level in a defeat to Belgium in October 2008 http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3724.
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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 currently playing for 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...
in the 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...
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Career
Stephen was signed by then Bohs manager Stephen KennyStephen Kenny
Stephen Kenny may refer to:*Stephen Kenny , Guantanamo detainee David Hicks' original lawyer*Stephen Kenny , Irish football manager...
in 2003, after spells in the youth ranks at Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
and Shelbourne F.C.
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....
, and was touted as being a successor to League of Ireland legend Kevin Hunt at the heart of the Bohemians midfield. He went out on loan to Monaghan United
Monaghan United
Monaghan United F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1979 and elected to the league in 1985, hails from Monaghan and play their home matches at Gortakeegan, Monaghan...
for three months of the 2003 season and he made his debut the following season away to Longford Townhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/2004/0323/Pg022.html#Ar02205:1E247320749B20747521449A21347323949B2945062CB51D2CC5072D551C2625392A554F2945FC2D46111E067E1FB6961FB68020469520467E2206961F16E32286F424247327B49B22E6E324D6F4
Opportunities were not forthcoming, and Stephen found himself playing at right-full for the senior side, a position which he retained throughout the 2004-2006 seasons. Stephen was awarded Bohemians' Player of the Year award in 2005.
In the 2007 season, under Sean Connor
Sean 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...
, Bohemians signed Owen Heary
Owen Heary
Owen Heary is an Irish professional football defender and currently captain of Bohemians .-Playing career:He made his League of Ireland debut for Kilkenny City at Bray Wanderers on 21 November 1993...
, regarded as the country's premier right-full, and Mark Rossiter
Mark Rossiter
Mark Rossiter is an Irish footballer currently playing for Bohemians in the League of Ireland Premier Division.-Career:Rossiter began his career at Sunderland and made his senior debut away to Arsenal in November 2002...
, another player in that position. Stephen's future at the club looked uncertain. However, due to injuries and suspensions, Stephen was given the opportunity to play in his natural midfield position, and put in some hugely impressive displays which saw him stay in the starting line-up when a full squad was available.
Departure from Bohemians
In August 2007 following an alleged contract dispute with Bohs, Sean Connor told Rice he was free to leave and would not play for the club again while he was in charge. http://www.irishfootballonline.com/news_story.php?newsid=7091 Within days, Stockport CountyStockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
had made a bid to sign Rice but he turned them down. http://bohsnews.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/rice-turns-down-stockport/ However, after 2 months out of the team, Rice made his return for Bohs as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat against Shamrock Rovers and featured in the first team squad for the rest of the season.
Shamrock Rovers
On November 3, 2007, Stephen signed for Shamrock Rovers on a 2 year dealhttp://www.shamrockrovers.ie/pressrelease.php?subaction=showfull&id=1194106107&archive=&start_from=&ucat=10& He made his competitive debut for Rovers in the first game of the 2008 season http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/reports/2008_08_Mar_vDrogheda.php and scored his first goal in green and white in Galway on the 29th of March http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/reports/2008_29_Mar_vGalway.php.On the 25th of June 2008 he was placed on the transfer list at his own request http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/index-home.php.He was appointed Chairman of the PFAI in November 2009 http://www.pfai.ie/news/213-pfai-announce-new-chairman. But he stepped aside as Chairman in November 2010 http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/4628/.Rice captained the 2010 League winning side and was voted Rovers' Player Of The Year for the 2010 season.On September 29th 2011 Rice scored for Rovers against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in the Europa LeagueInternational Career
In October 2000 Rice played for the Republic of Ireland national football teamRepublic 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....
U16s in a qualifying tournament in Riga
Riga
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,...
for the 2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
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He was one of four Rovers players to make their debut at U23 level in November 2007 http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2628. Rice then scored the winner in his second appearance http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3167. He made his third and last appearance at this level in a defeat to Belgium in October 2008 http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3724.
Honours
League of IrelandLeague 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...
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- Shamrock RoversShamrock 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...
- 20102010 League of IrelandThe 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... - Shamrock RoversShamrock 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...
- 20112011 League of IrelandThe 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:...
- Shamrock Rovers
Setanta Cup:
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- Shamrock RoversShamrock 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...
- 2011
- Shamrock Rovers
- Shamrock RoversShamrock 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...
- 2010