Alan O'Neill (footballer, born 1973)
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.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alan O'Neill[1] | ||
| 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 | |||
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.[2] He made his debut in the Football League 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,[4] but dropped out of consideration when the club were promoted, and returned to Ireland in 1993.[2]
References
- "Alan O'Neill". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- 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.
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