Barry Molloy

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Barry Molloy
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Barry Molloy (centre)
Personal information
Date of birth (1983-11-28) 28 November 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Derry, Northern Ireland
Height5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2004 Derby County
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2004 Drogheda United
2004–2015 Derry City
2015–2016 Crusaders
2016–2017 Finn Harps
Total220(3)
International career
2001 Republic of Ireland U21 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Barry Molloy (born 28 November 1983, in Derry) is a retired Irish footballer who played for Drogheda United, Derry City, Crusaders [1] and Finn Harps. [2] He began his career as a youth player at Derby County.

He spent the majority of his career playing with his hometown club Derry City, with whom he served as captain. He is generally considered to be a club legend by the Brandywell fan base. [3]

Molloy was a member of successful Derry squads which won two FAI Cups in 2006 and 2012, and five League of Ireland Cups in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2011. He also played a key role in helping Derry return to the Irish top flight after winning the 2010 League of Ireland First Division.

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References

  1. ↑ mason, david. "Stephen Baxter is thrilled as Crusaders wrap up Barry Molloy deal". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Corcoran, Paul. "Barry Molloy comes out of retirement to re-sign for Finn Harps". extratime.ie. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Derry City legend Barry Molloy calls it a day". derrynow.com. River Media . Retrieved 17 January 2016.


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