John O'Flynn
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 July 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Cobh, Ireland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Exeter City | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Peterborough United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2008 | Cork City | 138 | (68) |
| 2008–2010 | Barnet | 70 | (29) |
| 2010– | Exeter City | 98 | (22) |
| National team | |||
| 2002–2003 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 6 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:00, 20 October 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
John O'Flynn (born 11 July 1982) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Exeter City in League Two.
Playing career
Club
Peterborough United
O'Flynn began his career as a trainee with Peterborough United.
Cork City
O'Flynn spent six years with Cork City, winning the League of Ireland and FAI Cup.
Barnet
In 2008, O'Flynn returned to England to play for Barnet. O'Flynn endeared himself to Barnet fans and was likened to club legend Giuliano Grazioli by former manager Paul Fairclough for his goalscoring ability.[1]
On 1 February 2010, transfer deadline day, he rejected a £100,000 move to Shrewsbury Town.[2]
On 1 July 2010, he joined Bristol City on trial, after turning down a new contract offer from Barnet. On 20 July 2010, O'Flynn left Ashton Gate after not being offered a permanent contract.
Exeter City
On 23 July 2010, O'Flynn signed a two-year contract with Exeter City. He signed a new contract with Exeter in July 2012.
International
O'Flynn has represented Ireland at the U21 international level.
Career statistics
- As of 20 October 2013
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other[lower-alpha 1] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Barnet | 2008–09[3] | League Two | 34 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 18 |
| 2009–10[4] | League Two | 36 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 16 | |
| Total | 70 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 77 | 34 | ||
| Exeter City | 2010–11[5] | League One | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 7 |
| 2011–12[6] | League One | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2012–13[7] | League Two | 35 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 12 | |
| 2013–14[8] | League Two | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | |
| Total | 98 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 109 | 24 | ||
| Career total | 168 | 51 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 186 | 58 | ||
- ↑ Includes Football League Trophy matches.
Honours
- Cork City
- League of Ireland
- Champions: 2005
- FAI Cup:
- Winners: 2007
References
- ↑ "O'Flynn The New Grazioli". Barnet Times. 16 December 2008.
- ↑ "O'Flynn Turns Down £100k To Shrews". Barnet F.C. 16 January 2010.
- ↑ "Games played by John O'Flynn in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by John O'Flynn in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by John O'Flynn in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by John O'Flynn in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by John O'Flynn in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by John O'Flynn in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
External links
- John O'Flynn career stats at Soccerbase
- Ireland stats at 11v11
| |||||