Derek O'Brien

Midfielder, Football player

1957 –

22

Who is Derek O'Brien?

Derek O'Brien was an Irish soccer player who played in the League of Ireland during the 1980s.

O'Brien was a right back who played for Bohemians, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Athlone Town, Longford Town and Home Farm F.C.. He represented Ireland at youth level and made 28 league appearances for Bohs.

Derek played in all four European games during his time at Oriel Park, in ties against PSV Eindhoven and Hajduk Split.

He signed for Rovers in the 1981 close season where he stayed for 2 seasons.

He is the brother of Fran O'Brien and Ray O'Brien, son of Fran O'Brien Senior, and father of Mark and Colin.

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Born
Sep 11, 1957
Dublin
Lived in
  • Dublin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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