Barry Molloy
Barry Molloy (centre) | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 28 November 1983 | ||
Place of birth | Derry, Northern Ireland | ||
Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2004 | Derby County | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004 | Drogheda United | ||
2004–2015 | Derry City | ||
2015–2016 | Crusaders | ||
2016–2017 | Finn Harps | ||
Total | 220 | (3) | |
National team | |||
2001 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Barry Molloy (born 28 November 1983, in Derry) is a retired Irish footballer who played for Drogheda United, Derry City, Crusaders[1] and Finn Harps.[2] He began his career as a youth player at Derby County.
He spent the majority of his career playing with his hometown club Derry City, with whom he served as captain. He is generally considered to be a club legend by the Brandywell fan base.[3]
Molloy was a member of successful Derry squads which won two FAI Cups in 2006 and 2012, and five League of Ireland Cups in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2011. He also played a key role in helping Derry return to the Irish top flight after winning the 2010 League of Ireland First Division.
References[]
- ^ mason, david. "Stephen Baxter is thrilled as Crusaders wrap up Barry Molloy deal". belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Corcoran, Paul. "Barry Molloy comes out of retirement to re-sign for Finn Harps". extratime.ie. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Derry City legend Barry Molloy calls it a day". derrynow.com. River Media. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
Categories:
- Living people
- 1983 births
- Sportspeople from Derry (city)
- Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers
- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- Drogheda United F.C. players
- Derry City F.C. players
- Crusaders F.C. players
- Finn Harps F.C. players
- Association football midfielders
- Northern Ireland association football biography stubs