- Mark O'Brien (footballer born 1992)
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Mark O'Brien Personal information Full name Mark O'Brien Date of birth 20 November 1992 Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Playing position Defender Club information Current club Derby County Number 24 Youth career 2000–2008 Cherry Orchard 2008–2009 Derby County Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2008– Derby County 19 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:45, 19 November 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).Mark O'Brien (born 20 November 1992 in Dublin) is a Republic of Ireland youth international footballer who plays as a central defender for Derby County. His older brother Jamie O'Brien is also a professional footballer. Both Mark and Jamie came through the ranks of Cherry Orchard Football Club in Dublin.[1]
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Career
O'Brien made his debut for Derby County as a 65th minute substitute for Lewin Nyatanga, in a 3–1 defeat away to Watford on 3 May 2009.[2] He was named Derby County scholar of the year at a club awards ceremony two days later.
In November 2009 it was announced by Derby County that O'Brien had successfully undergone heart surgery to correct a valve problem, and that he would be able to resume his career following a three to four month recovery period. The problem had been discovered during a routine medical scan for academy players.[3] He returned to football action just six months later, as he played 45 minutes in an Academy friendly against Wallsend Boys Club on 13 April 2010[4] and was an unused substitute in Derby's final first team game of the 2009/10 season as they ran out 2–0 winners against Cardiff City at Pride Park.
On the 6 August 2011, O'Brien made an apparence in the first game of 2011–12 season against Birmingham City, replacing the injured Russell Anderson in the 35th minute. The Rams won the game 2-1, with O'Brien gaining praise for his performance. O'Brien continued to start the subsequent league games against Watford, Blackpool and Doncaster Rovers, as Derby won their opening first four games of a league season in 63 years. However this run was ended against Burnley, as an O'Brien defensive error contributed to a 2-1 defeat.
On 13 September 2011, O'Brien signed a new four-year contract, extending his stay at Pride Park until the summer of 2015.[5]
Achievements
- Derby County Academy Player of the Year – 2008/09
- Republic of Ireland U-16 Player of the Year – 2008/09
Statistics
(correct as of 19 November 2011)
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Derby County 2008–09 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2009–10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010–11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2011–12 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 17 0 Career Total 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 20 0 References
- ^ "The Cherry Orchard News". cherryorchardfc.com. 2009-03-20. http://www.cherryorchardfc.com/microsites/a2zsoccer/cherryorchardfc/uploadedfiles/March%20NewsWEB%2009_Orchard.pdf. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "Waford 3–1 Derby". dcfc.co.uk. 2009-05-03. http://www.dcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10270~44152,00.html. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ^ "Rams Academy ace O'Brien has heart surgery". Derby Telegraph. 4 November 2009. http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/sport/Rams-Academy-ace-O-Brien-heart-surgery/article-1480006-detail/article.html. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- ^ "O'Brien makes Rams return". DCFC.co.uk. 14 April 2010. http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2024145,00.html?.
- ^ "O'Brien Signs New Derby Deal". dcfc.co.uk. 13 September 2011. http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2448710,00.html. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
External links
Derby County F.C. – current squad 1 Fielding · 2 Brayford · 3 Roberts · 4 Bryson · 5 Barker (c) · 6 Shackell · 7 S. Davies · 9 Tyson · 10 Ward · 11 Maguire · 12 Anderson · 13 Legzdins · 14 Doyle · 16 Bailey · 17 Buxton · 18 B. Davies · 19 Cywka · 20 Riggott · 21 Robinson · 22 Croft · 23 Hendrick · 24 O'Brien · 25 Ball · 26 Kilbane · 27 Jones · 28 Bennett · 29 Hughes · 31 Naylor · 32 Green · — Deeney · — Leacock · — Martin · Manager: Clough
Categories:- 1992 births
- Living people
- People from County Dublin
- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- Derby County F.C. players
- Association football central defenders
- The Football League players
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