Ken O'Doherty

Kenneth Brendan "Ken" O'Doherty (born 30 March 1963 in Dublin) is a former professional footballer, who played for University College Dublin, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town, Exeter City and Shelbourne.

Ken O'Doherty
Personal information
Full name Kenneth Brendan O'Doherty
Date of birth (1963-03-30) 30 March 1963
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980–1985 University College Dublin 107 (23)
1985–1988 Crystal Palace 42 (0)
1988–1992 Huddersfield Town 65 (1)
1991 → Exeter City (loan) 2 (0)
1992–1995 Shelbourne ? (?)
National team
1985 Republic of Ireland U21 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He earned one cap for the Republic of Ireland U21 side at Anfield.

Despite having a penalty saved in the 1984 FAI Cup final replay O'Doherty still scored the winner against Shamrock Rovers. This earned the students a place in the 1984–85 European Cup Winners' Cup where O'Doherty played twice against Everton F.C..

While playing for Huddersfield Town he had his teeth knocked out during a game, however, he refused to be subbed and played on to the final whistle.

While at Huddersfield Town he studied COBOL programming in the evening at the Huddersfield Technical College. The course he was studying was City and Guilds 417 Applications Programming.

His brother Declan played briefly for Fulham F.C..

Honours
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References
  • Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 095572810X.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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