Stuart Byrne (footballer)
Stuart Byrne is an Irish former footballer who was last known to have played as a midfielder for St Pats.[1]
Playing career[edit]
During his eight-year League of Ireland career, Byrne was regarded as one of the most respected players in the league.[2] He started his career with Bohs.[3] After that, he won the league four times and played for clubs including Drogheda, Shelbourne, and Longford.[4] He left Drogheda after the 2008 season.[5]
Style of play[edit]
Byrne mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his work ethic.[6]
Post-playing career[edit]
After retirement from professional football, Byrne released music single "The Game That We Love."[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Stuart Byrne: Saipan may have stung for Ireland but I got to play on the same pitch as my hero Roy Keane". irishmirror.ie. 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Stuart 'Stuey' Byrne - Pundit Arena article".
- ^ "Stuart Byrne: One of a footballer's biggest fears is making the wrong decision". irishmirror.ie. 15 May 2015.
- ^ "'It was such a positive thing for my mental health' - The ex-Irish footballer embarking on a music career". the42.ie. 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Byrne fears for future of 'laughing stock' league". independent.ie. 31 October 2008.
- ^ "'You'd get phone calls at 4am, lads would have had a few drinks and this fella is roaring down the phone'". the42.ie. July 2018.
Categories:
- Living people
- Men's association football midfielders
- Bohemian F.C. players
- Drogheda United F.C. players
- Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
- League of Ireland players
- Longford Town F.C. players
- Shelbourne F.C. players
- St Patrick's Athletic F.C. players
- Association footballers from County Dublin
- Republic of Ireland association football biography stubs