Paul Heffernan

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playername = Paul Heffernan


fullname = Paul Heffernan
dateofbirth = Birth date and age|1981|12|29|mf=y
cityofbirth = Dublin
countryofbirth = Republic of Ireland
height = height|ft=5|in=10
currentclub = Doncaster Rovers
clubnumber = 14
position = Striker
youthyears =
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years = 1999–2004
2004–2005
2005–
clubs = Notts County
Bristol City
Doncaster Rovers
caps(goals) = 100 (35)
027 (5)
082 (19)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = August 27, 2008
ntupdate =

Paul Heffernan (born December 29, 1981 in Dublin) is an Irish professional footballer, currently playing for Doncaster Rovers.

Heffernan is a quick and sharp finisher and is relishing his time at Doncaster after a stop and start career at Notts County and Bristol City.

Bristol City paid £150,000 for him in 2004, but due to the superb form of Steve Brooker and Leroy Lita, his chances in the first team were limited.

He joined Doncaster Rovers in the summer of 2005 for £125,000, which was then a new record transfer payed by Rovers. Since joining Doncaster, the Irishman has weighed in with some key goals, including 2 in each leg of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Semi-Final against Crewe Alexandra, goals which ultimately sent Rovers to the final of that competition. "Heffs" also scored the second goal in the final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff against Bristol Rovers, which Donny won 3-2.

Heffernan sparked a moment of controversy in the 2008 League One Play-off semi-final when playing for Doncaster against Southend United, when he headbutted an opponent due to frustration in the final minute of the match. Heffernan was subsequently sent-off and was unable to play in the second leg, or the final against Leeds United at Wembley Stadium.

Despite suffering several injuries in his time so far at Doncaster, "Heffs" is a favourite amongst the Doncaster Rovers supporters due to his nack of weighing in with vital goals.

Heffernan has been linked with a move to Yorkshire rivals, Leeds United.

External links

* [http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10329~8786,00.html Paul Heffernan player profile] at doncasterroversfc.co.uk
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