George O'Callaghan
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | George O'Callaghan | |
| Date of birth | September 5, 1979 | |
| Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | |
| Nickname | Georgie | |
| Position | Attacking Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Cork City F.C. | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Rockmount Leeds AFC |
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| Professional clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (goals) |
| Port Vale Cork City F.C. |
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| National team | ||
| U18 and U20 For Ireland | ||
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George O'Callaghan is a professional footballer. He is an attacking midfielder who can also play as a striker. He currently plays for Cork City F.C..
O'Callaghan was born on September 5, 1979 in Cork, Ireland. He played schoolboys football with Rockmount, before moving to rival team Leeds AFC. He also played hurling with Glen Rovers and his school, The North Monastery's, team.
George went on trial with Port Vale at the age of 16 and was signed up almost immediately. After two year's, the Corkman was offered a professional contract. George was a regular in the side in the 1998/1999 season, up until John Rudge was sacked. Brian Horton took over as manager and George was put back into the youth squad. 13 months later, he made a return to the senior squad, scoring in a draw with Crewe Alexandra. He stayed in the side for the rest of the season and signed a new two year deal with the club despite an offer from Tottenham Hotspur. Port Vale were relegated to League 1 that year. George was top scorer 7 games into the 2000/2001 season but was suddenly dropped after a 3-0 loss to Cardiff City. It would be his last game for Port Vale.
He returned home to Cork in 2002 after his contract ended at Port Vale. Shortly after, he signed for his hometown club Cork City F.C.. He made his debut in the opening game of the 2002/2003 season against Shelbourne in 3-0 home win (which he scored in). Together with new signing John O'Flynn, they formed a formidable striking partnership.
Following the arrival of Neale Fenn in 2004, George was moved to midfield by then manager Pat Dolan, to accommodate the new player. Despite playing in less preferred position, he adapted well and put in some excellent performances in the League and Europe that year.
In 2005, Cork City picked up their first League title in 12 years and George finally picked up his much sought after winners medal. He scored an impressive 11 goals in all competitions.
Unhappy with a fine imposed on him by Cork City team manager Damien Richardson, O'Callaghan was placed on the transfer list in July 2006. As of October 2006 he has not moved, however he has been linked with Ipswich Town. [1], whom he is currently on trial with.
