Jeff Curran (footballer) explained

Jeff Curran
Fullname:Jeffery Curran
Birth Date:15 April 1961[1]
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1976–19xx
Youthclubs1:Celtic F.C.
Years1:1979–1982
Clubs1:St Mirren F.C.
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:1982–1983
Clubs2:Stirling Albion F.C.
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1983–1985
Clubs3:Pollok F.C.
Years4:1985–1987
Clubs4:Arbroath F.C.
Caps4:38
Goals4:5
Years5:1987–1991
Clubs5:Floreat Athena FC
Years6:1991
Clubs6:Martini
Years7:1991–1994
Clubs7:Sarawak FA
Caps7:52
Goals7:8
Nationalteam1:Western Australia
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0

Jeff Curran (born 15 April 1961 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish-born Australian former soccer player. Hisson Luke has trained with Sarawak FA in spring 2017, but the transfer never happened because the Sarawak immigration law reads that in order to be recognized as a local player, they would need at least one parent from Sarawak.[2]

Career

Australia

Playing for a host of clubs in his native Scotland, Curran then relocated to Australia where he plied his trade for Floreat Athena, staying there for 4 years. Earning a reputation as one of the best defenders there with his performances, he won numerous awards with the club, including two Player of the Year awards in 1988 and 1989.[3] Besides this, the Australian lifted three D'Orsogna Cup titles and one league championship with the club, gaining three appearances for the Western Australia state soccer team as well.[3]

Sarawak

Brought in by coach Alan Vest together with two Australians to bolster Sarawak FA in 1991, Curran won several trophies with the club, playing for Hong Kong Martini just before his Malaysian move.[4]

Working as a police officer for the Police Service of Scotland in Glasgow, the former defender enjoyed Sarawak due to its natural beauty and the gregariousness of the people there[4]

Personal life

Has a wife and two children named Jade and Luke. Jade now has a son named James.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JEFF CURRAN. Neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. 19 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Jeff Curran's Sarawak-born son joins Crocs training - SarawakCrocs.com. 6 April 2017. Sarawakcrocs.com. 19 November 2017.
  3. Web site: The 1980's - Football West Hall of Fame. Websites.sportstg.com. 19 November 2017.
  4. Web site: Former foreign signing reminiscing the good old days - Community - The Star Online. Thestar.com.my. 19 November 2017.