Robbie Kelleher (soccer)

Robbie Kelleher (born 14 February 1984 in Cork) is a League of Ireland footballer.

Robbie Kelleher
Personal information
Full name Robert Kelleher
Date of birth (1984-02-14) 14 February 1984
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Playing position(s) Forward
Youth career
Fairview Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Limerick 62 (10)
2007 Shamrock Rovers 3 (2)
2007–2009 Fairview Rangers
2009–2010 Limerick 25 (4)
2012 Athlone Town 1 (0)
National team
2002–2003 Republic of Ireland U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:18, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

He originally transferred to Limerick from junior club Fairview Rangers in 2005. He made 62 league appearances over the following two seasons and scored eight league goals before leaving the club to sign for Shamrock Rovers on 27 January 2007. He scored his only two goals in the Hoops against Longford in March 2007.[1]

Robbie spent just a few months with the Hoops, scoring twice in just 3 league appearances, before asking to be released from his contract due to the pressure of travelling to Dublin for games. Then Rovers manager Pat Scully was quoted as saying "He's as disappointed as we are – and we're very disappointed. Robbie's a player of great ability but having to travel up from Limerick for training and to play in games proved too much for him. We respect his decision and obviously wish him well in his future career."

After two seasons with Fairview Robbie returned to league football in the summer of 2009, signing once again for Limerick. He played 13 times in the league over the latter half of '09 and remained with the club into 2010, making a further 12 league appearances before being released by the club that July.

In February 2012 Robbie signed for Mike Kerley at Athlone Town.[2]

References
  1. "This website is for sale! - Ireland Football Association Republic of Ireland Irish Football Irish Soccer Eircom League Damien Resources and Information". Eleven-a-side.com. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  2. "Westmeath Independent - Athlone to start new season at home to SD Galway outfit". Westmeathindependent.ie. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
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