Colin O'Brien

For the Irish Davis Cup tennis player see Colin O'Brien (tennis).

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Colin Tomás O'Brien

Personal information
Date of birth	28/02/75
Place of birth	Cork, Republic of Ireland
Playing position	Midfield (retired)
Youth career
	Glasheen
	Casemount Celtic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1995-2008	Cork City	?	(0)
	→ Waterford United (loan)
	→ Cobh Ramblers (loan)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:00, 20 March 2007 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Colin O'Brien (born 28 February 1975 in Cork) is a retired Irish footballer.

Career

Colin's career mirrors the recent history of Cork City F.C., being the club's longest serving player entering his 14th season with the club. O'Brien has borne witness to several turbulent and successful chapters of City's history, making his debut as a full back in November 1995 during a tumultuous period for the club.

In the intervening years Colin has survived the club's receivership and near implosion, the heady return to Turner's Cross, ever-improving European campaigns, played under a succession of managers, overcome a career-threatening injury and worked as City's commercial manager at just 23. He is now among the most experienced players in the league with over 200 league appearances to his name. Colin, who also ranks highly in the club's all-time top scorers list with 26 goals, is also the FAI's Development Officer for the Cork region, a full-time position that is balanced with his training for his only senior club.

Ater 15 years at senior level, O'Brien's retirement from football was announced by Cork City on January 23, 2009.^[1]

Honours

• League Championship
  • Cork City - 2005

• FAI Cup
  • Cork City - 2007

• Setanta Cup
  • Cork City - 2008

References

1. ^ Retirement of Colin O'Brien - CorkCityFC.ie

Persondata
Name	Obrien, Colin
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Date of birth	28 February 1975
Place of birth	Cork, Republic of Ireland
Date of death
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