Alan Byrne

Alan Byrne (born 12 May 1969 in Dublin) is a former Irish soccer player who played during the 1980s and 1990s. Byrne was a midfielder who represented Bohemian F.C., Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne, Linfield F.C., Newry Town and Bray Wanderers during his career in Ireland. He made his league debut for Bohs on the 27th of September 1987 in a 4-1 hammering by Rovers. During his time at Dalymount Park he won the FAI Cup in 1992. In total he played 132 games (123 plus 9 as sub) scoring 4 goals. He played in every single position while at Dalymount. On one occasion took over in goal after Dermot O'Neill (footballer) got sent off against Shamrock Rovers. Transferred to Rovers in the summer of 1993 for £6,000 which saw Mick Moody move the other...