Alan O'Neill (footballer, born 1973)
Appearance
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 27 August 1973 | ||
Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1990–1991 | Cork City | ||
1991–1992 | Cobh Ramblers | ||
1992–1993 | Birmingham City | 4 | (0) |
1993–19?? | Cobh Ramblers | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Alan O'Neill (born 27 August 1973) is an Irish former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City. He also played in Ireland.[1][2]
Career
O'Neill was born in Cork. A forward, he played in Ireland for Cork City and Cobh Ramblers before coming to England to sign for Birmingham City in February 1992 for a fee of £15,000.[1] He made his debut in the Third Division on 29 February 1992, coming on as a substitute in a home game against Stoke City which finished as a 1–1 draw. He played in three more league games during the 1991–92 season,[3] but dropped out of consideration when the club were promoted, and returned to Ireland in 1993.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 115. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ "Birmingham City: 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
- ^ Matthews, p. 227.