Kieron John Durkan (1 December 1973 – 28 February 2018) was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Active between 1992 and 2004, Durkan made over 250 appearances in the Football League. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kieron John Durkan[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 1 December 1973||
Place of birth | Chester, England | ||
Date of death | 28 February 2018 | (aged 44)||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
–1992 | Wrexham | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1992–1996 | Wrexham | 50 | (4) |
1996–1998 | Stockport County | 65 | (4) |
1998–2001 | Macclesfield Town | 102 | (13) |
2000 | → York City (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2001–2003 | Rochdale | 30 | (1) |
2003–2004 | Swansea City | 21 | (1) |
2004 | Caernarfon Town | 3 | (0) |
2005 | Cefn Druids | 3 | (0) |
Total | 275 | (22) | |
International career | |||
Republic of Ireland U21 | 5 | (0) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Early and personal life
editDurkan was born in Chester, Cheshire[4] and raised in nearby Runcorn.[5]
Club career
editHe played professionally for Wrexham, Stockport County, Macclesfield Town, York City, Rochdale and Swansea City.[6][7] Durkan later played non-League football for Caernarfon Town, Runcorn FC Halton, Leek Town and Cefn Druids.[8]
International career
editHe earned five caps for the Republic of Ireland national under-21 team.[9]
Later life and death
editAfter retiring Durkan worked as a Police Community Support Officer. He died by suicide on 28 February 2018 at the age of 44.[10] [11]
References
edit- ^ "Kieron Durkan". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Kieron Durkan". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Kieron Durkan". ESPN FC. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Durkan target for old mentor". WalesOnline. Media Wales. 7 January 2003. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Linnets land Irish ace Durkan". Chester Chronicle. 10 June 2004. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ Kieron Durkan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ Kieron Durkan at Soccerbase
- ^ "Club guides". welsh-premier.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "SWFC Profile". Archived from the original on 28 November 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2009.
- ^ Parry, Geraint (28 February 2018). "RIP Kieron Durkan". Wrexham A.F.C. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ Clay, Oliver (16 August 2018). "Footballer who took own life had been 'laughing and joking' on day he died". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2018.