Stuart Byrne (footballer)

Stuart Byrne is an Irish former footballer who us last known to have played as a midfielder for St Pats.[1]

Playing career

During his eight-year League of Ireland career, Byrne was regarded as one of the most respected players in the league.[2] He started his career with Bohs.[3] After that, he won the league four times and played for clubs including Drogheda, Shelbourne, and Longford.[4] He left Drogheda after the 2008 season.[5]

Style of play

Byrne mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his work ethic.[6]

Post-playing career

After retirement from professional football, Byrne released music single The Game That We Love.[7]

References
  1. "Stuart Byrne: Saipan may have stung for Ireland but I got to play on the same pitch as my hero Roy Keane". irishmirror.ie.
  2. "Stuart 'Stuey' Byrne - Pundit Arena article".
  3. "Stuart Byrne: One of a footballer's biggest fears is making the wrong decision". irishmirror.ie.
  4. "'It was such a positive thing for my mental health' - The ex-Irish footballer embarking on a music career". the42.ie.
  5. "Byrne fears for future of 'laughing stock' league". independent.ie.
  6. "'You'd get phone calls at 4am, lads would have had a few drinks and this fella is roaring down the phone'". the42.ie.
  7. "League of Ireland legend Stuey Byrne finds a new buzz in songwriting as music career begins to take shape".


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