Barry Molloy Explained

Barry Molloy
Birth Date:28 November 1983
Birth Place:Derry, Northern Ireland
Height:5 ft 8+1/2 in
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2004
Youthclubs1:Derby County
Years1:2004
Years2:2004–2015
Years3:2015–2016
Years4:2016–2017
Totalcaps:220
Totalgoals:3
Nationalyears1:2001
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0

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.

Notes and References

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