Darragh Lenihan

Darragh Lenihan
Personal information
Full nameDarragh Lenihan[1]
Date of birth16 March 1994
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Blackburn Rovers
Number26
Youth career
Belvedere
2011–2014Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2014–Blackburn Rovers2(0)
2014–2015→ Burton Albion (loan)17(1)
National team‡
2010–2011Republic of Ireland U172(0)
2012–2013Republic of Ireland U191(0)
2013–Republic of Ireland U214(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:05, 26 April 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 13:52,28 March 2015 (UTC)

Darragh Lenihan (born 16 March 1994) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Blackburn Rovers.

Career

Blackburn Rovers

In the summer of 2011 he signed for Blackburn Rovers from Irish club Belvedere.[2] Two years later, Lenihan signed a contract with the club and then again in May 2014.[3][4]

In April 2015 Lenihan made his debut for Rovers against Millwall coming off the bench in the first half to replace Matt Kilgallon.[5] After making his debut, Lenihan spoke out in his post-match interview that it was a great experience playing in Ewood Park and pleased to progress with hard work and patience, earning him first team.[6] The following game he made his full debut starting against Huddersfield Town.[7]

Burton Albion (loan)

In October 2014 he signed for Burton Albion on a months loan.[8] Lenihan made his league debut on 25 October coming off the bench against Stevenage.[9]

On 24 November 2014, Leniham's loan spell with Burton Albion was extended until 3 January 2015.[10] Leniha's loan spell with Burton Albion was extended twice for another month on 5 January 2015[11] and on 9 February 2015.[12]

He scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw with Portsmouth on 17 January 2015.[13] After five months spell at Burton Albion, Lenihan was recalled by the club on 4 March 2015.[14]

International career

After appearing twice for the Republic of Ireland U17 level, Lenihan was called up by Republic of Ireland U19 in September 2012.[15] Lenihan made his only Ireland U19 debut on 8 September 2012, in a 1–1 draw against Latvia U19.[16]

Leniham was called up by Republic of Ireland U21 for the first time in May 2014.[17] Leniham made his Ireland U21 debut, playing 90 minutes and as captain, in a 1–1 draw against Qatar U23.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Player search". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 11 December 2014. (registration required (help)).
  2. ↑ "Darragh Lenihan". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Done deals". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 1 July 2013. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "New deals for future stars". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 1 July 2014. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Report: Rovers 2 Millwall 0". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "Patience and hard work pays off for Lenihan". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 24 April 2015. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  7. ↑ . Blackburn Rovers F.C. 25 April 2015 http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/huddersfield-town-vs-blackburn-rovers-2420904.aspx. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ↑ "Darragh Lenihan has today joined Burton Albion on an initial month-long loan deal.". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
  9. ↑ Match Report. "MATCH REPORT". burtonalbionfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "ALBION EXTEND LENIHAN LOAN". Burton Albion F.C. 24 November 2014. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "Darragh Lenihan: Blackburn midfielder extends Burton loan". BBC Sport. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "Lenihan extends Burton stay". Sky Sports. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  13. ↑ "Portsmouth 1–1 Burton Albion". BBC Sport. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "DARRAGH LENIHAN HAS BEEN RECALLED BY HIS PARENT CLUB BLACKBURN ROVERS". Burton Albion F.C. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  15. ↑ "Seven get the call". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 4 September 2012. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  16. ↑ "Debut for Darragh". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 10 September 2012. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  17. ↑ "Two get Under-21 call". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  18. ↑ "Lenihan's Irish hopes". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 24 May 2014. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

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