Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 30 June 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004–2008 | Cliftonville | 3 | (0) |
2008–2009 | Newry City | ||
2009–2011 | Brantwood | ||
2011–2012 | Carrick Rangers | 36 | (10) |
2012–2024 | Crusaders | 352 | (171) |
2024- | Carrick Rangers | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 October 2023 |
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