- Barry Molloy
Football player infobox
playername = Barry Molloy
fullname = Barry Molloy
height = 5 ft 7 in (1.74 m)
cityofbirth =Derry
countryofbirth =Northern Ireland
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1983|11|28
nickname = "Baz"
currentclub = Derry City
clubnumber = 17
position = Defensive midfielder
youthyears =
1999–2003
youthclubs = Trojans
Derby County
years = 2003–2005
2005–present
clubs = Drogheda United
Derry City
caps(goals) = 40 (3)
42 (4)
nationalyears =2002-2003
nationalteam = Republic of Ireland U21
nationalcaps(goals) = 3 (0)
pcupdate = 23:17,27 January 2007 (UTC)
ntupdate = 23:17,27 January 2007 (UTC)Barry Molloy (born
28 November 1983 ,Derry ,Northern Ireland ) is an Irish footballer who plays in midfield forDerry City F.C. in theFootball League of Ireland .Career
Molloy spent time with
Derby County F.C. , where he won the 2002 'Young Player of the Year' award, andDrogheda United beforeStephen Kenny signed him for his home town club during the close season between the 2004 and 2005 seasons for a fee of £14,000. [" [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/irish/4169553.stm Derry City snap up Molloy ] ", "BBC",12 January ,2005 .] Molloy was one of Kenny's first signings as Derry City boss.A dangerous box to box player, Molloy impressed in midfield for Drogheda before repeating this form with the Candystripes. His first season was badly disrupted through injury but his presence was still felt when he played. Indeed until April 2006, City had never lost a game in which Molloy had played. A combative midfielder, Molloy's absence was keenly felt during the final day defeat to Cork City in 2005, which cost City the title that year.
Due to his spectacular performances in the 2006 season, Molloy received the unofficial Player of the Season Award, from the supporters' club, [http://www.prideofnorthside.moonfruit.com The Pride of Northside Supporters Club] .He remains an integral part of the team line-up and plays a pivotal role in the centre of the field.
Personal life
Barry Malloy attended St Benedicts School, Darley Abbey, in Derby during his spell at Derby County Football Club, other notable footballers from this school include
Chris Riggott who currently plays forMiddlesbrough FC References
External links
* [http://derrycityfc.net/players/current/bmolloy.php Molloy's player profile on "CityWeb"]
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