Conor Sinnott
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wexford Youths | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
Conor Sinnott (born 19 January 1986, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland) is a footballer who joined his local Eircom League of Ireland side Wexford Youths in January 2007.[2] The side is newly formed and is an amateur side consisting of players based within the Wexford area.
Prior to this Conor was a professional footballer with Reading. A midfielder who had previously played for Bray Wanderers, Conor left his job as a green-keeper at Rosslare Golf Club and joined Reading in January 2006 after impressing in trials from October 2005 onwards. Sinnott was on non-contract terms with Reading, he joined Limerick on loan from July 2006 until the end of the eircom League 2006 season in November.
Sinnott entered the history books by scoring Wexford Youths FC's first ever competitive goal. He scored from a freekick as Wexford Youths came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Monaghan United.[3] He finished the 2007 season as Wexford Youths top scorer with eight goals.[4] He was also named in the PFAI First Division team of the year 2007.[5]
He has played for the Irish under 14 team.
References
- ^ "Wexford Youths Squad Stats", walkthechalk.com (18 October, 2007).
- ^ "Team of the Week - Week 1", eleven-a-side.com (16 April, 2007).
- ^ "Team of the Week - Week 1", eleven-a-side.com (16 April, 2007).
- ^ "Wexford Youths Squad Stats", walkthechalk.com (12 November, 2007).
- ^ "PFAI & FORD ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2007", a2zsoccer.com (12 November, 2007).
External links
- Conor Sinnott at Soccerbase
- Conor Sinnott profile at readingfc.co.uk
- Wexford Youths FC Squad at wexfordyouthsfc.ie
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