Leo Casey Explained

Leo Casey
Fullname:Leo Casey
Birth Date:17 September 1965
Club1:Oldham
Year1start:1985
Year1end:90
Appearances1:71
Tries1:18
Points1:72
Year2start:1990
Year2end:96
Club3:Swinton
Year3start:1996
Year3end:97
Club4:Rochdale Hornets
Year4start:1998
Club5:Oldham
Year5start:1999
Year5end:02
Teama:Ireland
Yearastart:1995
Yearaend:97
Appearancesa:5
Retired:yes
Source:[1] [2]

Leo Casey (born 17 September 1965) is a former Ireland international rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, and coached in the 2000s. He played at representative level for Ireland, and at club level for Oldham, Featherstone Rovers and Swinton, as a, and coached at club level for Oldham (Reserve team).[3] [4]

Background

Leo Casey is the father of the rugby league footballer; Callum Casey, and Sean Casey (born, for Leeds Rhinos (Reserve team)), Connor Casey (born, or for Leeds Rhinos (scholarship)) and Patrick Casey (born, Oldham St Annes ARLFC/Oldham St Anne’s ARLFChttps://www.pitchero.com/clubs/oldhamstannes (Juniors)).[5] [6]

Playing career

International honours

Leo Casey won 5 caps for Ireland in 1995–1997 while at Featherstone Rovers, and Swinton.[7]

County Cup Final appearances

Leo Casey played at (replaced by substitute John Fairbank) in Oldham's 16-24 defeat by Warrington in the 1989 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 14 October 1989.

Division Two Premiership Final appearances

Leo Casey played at in Featherstone Rovers' 20-16 victory over Workington Town in the Division Two Premiership Final during the 1992–93 season at Old Trafford, Manchester on Wednesday 19 May 1993.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2019. 1 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2019. 1 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Statistics at orl-heritagetrust.org.uk. orl-heritagetrust.org.uk. 31 December 2019. 1 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Oldham coach Casey calls time. manchestereveningnews.co.uk. 1 June 2009. 1 January 2010.
  5. Web site: Casey is 12th player to commit for 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160924103203/http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/rugby/halifax-rlfc/casey-is-12th-player-to-commit-for-2014-1-5804969. dead. 24 September 2016. Halifax Courier. 28 June 2013. 1 January 2014.
  6. Web site: Brothers in arms. oldham-chronicle.co.uk. 16 December 2010. 1 January 2011.
  7. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 104–105.
  8. Web site: Rovers Dig Deep To Lift The 1993 RL Premiership. Great Players - Great Games. 31 December 2010. 1 January 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20121011225606/http://www.btinternet.com/~Rovers/gpgg11.htm. 2012-10-11.