Mick O'Brien

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Mick O'Brien (born Kilcock, County Kildare, Eire 10 August 1893, died Uxbridge , Middlesex September 1940), was an Irish international centre-half who played for numerous English and Scottish football clubs during his playing career.After retiring from playing he became a football manager, who became Ipswich Town's first official manager for the 1936/1937 season, when they became professional. He joined the club on 29 May 1936 and left on 11 August 1937.

Prior to this he had been manager of QPR from 1933-1935.He took over with the club in dire financial circumstances and almost immediately had to sell prolific striker George Goddard.Despite this he led the club to fourth place in Third Division South in the 1933-34 season.A poor season in 1934-35 however led to his dismissal.He then became assistant manager at Brentford before taking over at Ipswich.

[edit] References

  • Macey, Gordon (1993). Queens Park Rangers - A Complete Record. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited. ISBN 1-873626-40-1.
Preceded by:
Archie Mitchell
QPR Manager
1933-1935
Succeeded by:
Billy Birrell
Preceded by:
none
Ipswich Town F.C. Manager
1936 - 1937
Succeeded by:
Scott Duncan