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Name: Alan O'Brien
Nationality: Irish
Date of Birth: 20/02/1985
Height:5' 10" (178cm)
Weight:11st 3lbs (71.28kg)
Previous  
Clubs:Carlisle, Newcastle, Hibernian
Position: Midfielder

Pacy Irish midfielder Alan O'Brien signed a two-year contract at The County Ground in July 2009.

The 25-year old winger joined Town from Scottish Premier League side Hibernian and also has five caps for the Republic of Ireland to his name.

He joined Newcastle United from St Joseph's Boys club in Ireland and progressed through the youth ranks at St. James' Park.

He won the Under 17's title with the Magpies, defeating Manchester United 5-2 in the final over two legs.

His impressive performances in the youth team were enough to secure a regular run in the Newcastle reserve team during the 2003/04 season, before a broken leg in July 2004 stalled his progress.

A determined attitude during his recovery saw O'Brien return to action the following season where he earned a place in the first team squad before being loaned out to Carlisle United in October 2005.

He scored within 10 minutes of his debut for The Cumbrians and featured in five games at Brunton Park.

Alan O'Brien pictured in action for Newcastle United

O'Brien was handed his debut for Newcastle United in an FA Cup tie against Peter Shirtliff's Mansfield Town in January 2006. A full Premier League appearance soon followed, two weeks later when he played 90 minutes against West Ham United.

The winger then moved to Hibernian followed in the summer of 2007, signing a three-year contract with the Scottish Premier League side and making a total of 47 league appearances.

His first season in a Town shirt was a frustrating one however, starting as he did just four games for Danny Wilson's side.

A recurrent hamstring problem put paid to any hopes of a prolonged run in the first team, but O'Brien believes he has got to the bottom of the issue, and will be determined to make an impact during the remainder of his time at The County Ground.

Season 2010 - 11

Competition Apps
(as sub)
Goals Yellow
Cards
Red
Cards
League 3  (1) 0 0 0
League Cup 1  (0) 0 0 0
 

Career History:
Club Season Comp. Apps
(as sub)
Goals
Swindon Town 2009 - 10League 4  (8) 0
  FA Cup 0  (1) 0
  League Cup 0  (1) 0
Hibernian 2008 - 09League 14  (10) 0
  FA Cup 0  (1) 0
Hibernian 2007 - 08League 6  (17) 0
  FA Cup 1  (2) 0
  League Cup 0  (1) 0
Newcastle 2006 - 07League 1  (1) 0
  FA Cup 0  (2) 0
  Euro Cups 0  (1) 0
Carlisle 2005 - 06League 2  (3) 1
Newcastle 2005 - 06League 0  (3) 0
  FA Cup 0  (1) 0
 
Alan O'Brien
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2 Scott Cuthbert Defender  
3 Michael Rose Defender  
4 Jonathan Douglas Midfielder  
6 Paul Caddis Defender  
7 Jon-Paul McGovern Midfielder  
8 Simon Ferry Midfielder  
9 Vincent Pericard Striker  
10 David Prutton Midfielder  
11 Michael Timlin Midfielder  
12 Phil Smith Goalkeeper  
14 Sean Morrison Defender  
15 Kevin Amankwaah Defender  
16 David Ball Striker  
17 Callum Kennedy Defender  
18 Alan O'Brien Midfielder  
19 Lecsinel Jean-Francois Defender  
20 Thomas Dossevi  
23 Nathan Thompson Defender  
26 Jacob Jefionkowski  
28 Mark Scott Goalkeeper  
31 Billy Bodin  
32 Charlie Austin Striker  
34 Will Evans  

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