Darragh Lenihan
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Darragh Patrick Lenihan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1994[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Dunboyne, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in)[2] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Belvedere | |||
| 2011–2012 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012– | Blackburn Rovers | 41 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Burton Albion (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2014– | Republic of Ireland U21 | 12 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:49, 6 November 2016 (UTC). | |||
Darragh Patrick 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 Belvedere.[3] Two years later, Lenihan signed a contract with the club and then again in May 2014.[4][5]
In April 2015 Lenihan made his debut for Rovers against Millwall coming off the bench in the first half to replace Matt Kilgallon.[6] 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.[7] The following game he made his full debut starting against Huddersfield Town.[8]
Burton Albion (loan)
In October 2014 he signed for Burton Albion on a months loan.[9] Lenihan made his league debut on 25 October coming off the bench against Stevenage.[10]
On 24 November 2014, Lenihan's loan spell with Burton Albion was extended until 3 January 2015.[11] Lenihan's loan spell with Burton Albion was extended twice for another month on 5 January 2015[12] and on 9 February 2015.[13]
He scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw with Portsmouth on 17 January 2015.[14] After five months spell at Burton Albion, Lenihan was recalled by the club on 4 March 2015.[15]
International career
After appearing twice for the Republic of Ireland U17 level, Lenihan was called up by Republic of Ireland U19 in September 2012.[16] Lenihan made his only Ireland U19 debut on 8 September 2012, in a 1–1 draw against Latvia U19.[17]
Leniham was called up by Republic of Ireland U21 for the first time in May 2014.[18] Lenihan made his Ireland U21 debut, playing 90 minutes and as captain, in a 1–1 draw against Qatar U23.[19]
References
- ↑ "The Football League Retained List". The Football League. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- 1 2 "Darragh Lenihan". 11v11. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "Darragh Lenihan". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Done deals". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 1 July 2013. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "New deals for future stars". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 1 July 2014. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Report: Rovers 2 Millwall 0". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ . 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) - ↑ "Darragh Lenihan has today joined Burton Albion on an initial month-long loan deal.". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014.
- ↑ Match Report. "MATCH REPORT". burtonalbionfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014.
- ↑ "ALBION EXTEND LENIHAN LOAN". Burton Albion F.C. 24 November 2014. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Darragh Lenihan: Blackburn midfielder extends Burton loan". BBC Sport. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Lenihan extends Burton stay". Sky Sports. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Portsmouth 1–1 Burton Albion". BBC Sport. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "DARRAGH LENIHAN HAS BEEN RECALLED BY HIS PARENT CLUB BLACKBURN ROVERS". Burton Albion F.C. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Seven get the call". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 4 September 2012. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Debut for Darragh". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 10 September 2012. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Two get Under-21 call". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Lenihan's Irish hopes". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 24 May 2014. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
