Paddy Flynn Explained

Paddy Flynn
Birth Date:11 December 1987
Birth Place:St Helens, Merseyside, England
Height:6 ft 1 in
Weight:14st
Club1:Widnes Vikings
Year1start:2008
Year1end:16
Appearances1:177
Tries1:102
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:408
Year2start:2016(loan)
Appearances2:10
Tries2:6
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:24
Year3start:2017
Appearances3:17
Tries3:7
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:28
Year4start:2019
Appearances4:2
Tries4:0
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:0
New:yes
Retired:yes
Source:[1] [2]
Updated:23 July 2019

Paddy Flynn (born 11 December 1987) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a er. He played for the Widnes Vikings, and on loan from Widnes at the Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 970) in the Super League. Flynn also played for the Sheffield Eagles and the Rochdale Hornets in the Championship.[3]

Flynn has appeared Outside of sport, Flynn also works part-time as a plumber. His hobbies include playing Clash of Clans, where he represents Yorkshire based CGDL.

Background

Flynn was born in St Helens, Merseyside, England.

Club career

Flynn made his début for Widnes, scoring two tries against Barrow at Craven Park on Sunday 16 March 2008.[4] Flynn scored his 100th Widnes try against the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on 12 September 2015.[5]

In May 2016 Paddy joined the Castleford Tigers on loan for the rest of the 2016 season.[6]

At the beginning of May 2017 Kingstone Press Championship side the Sheffield Eagles signed Flynn until the end of the season.[7] He scored a try on his first appearance in the Championship for the Eagles in a 45-20 defeat at the hands of French side Toulouse Olympique.

In November 2018, Flynn signed for Rochdale Hornets in the Betfred Championship.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Paddy-Flynn/ loverugbyleague
  2. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/paddy-flynn/summary.html rugbyleagueproject.org
  3. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  4. Web site: Profile at widnesvikings.co.uk. widnesvikings.co.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  5. News: Rhys Hanbury inspires Widnes to victory over Wakefield with four tries . The Guardian . 12 September 2015 . 19 July 2024.
  6. Web site: Widnes winger Paddy Flynn joins Castleford on loan . Sky Sports . 3 May 2016 . 19 July 2024.
  7. Web site: Flynn flies into the Eagles . Love Rugby League . 5 May 2017 . 19 July 2024.
  8. Web site: Rochdale capture Paddy Flynn . Love Rugby League . 5 November 2018 . 19 July 2024.