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Cliff Byrne
Personal information
Full name Clifford Byrne
Date of birth (1982-04-26)26 April 1982(age 42)
Place of birth Dublin,Ireland
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2003 Sunderland 0 (0)
2002–2003 →Scunthorpe United(loan) 13 (0)
2003–2012 Scunthorpe United 263 (9)
2012–2014 Oldham Athletic 38 (1)
2013 →Scunthorpe United(loan) 10 (0)
2014 Derry City 17 (1)
2014–2015 Alfreton Town 7 (1)
2015 Gainsborough Trinity 11 (1)
2023 Bottesford Town 5 (2)
Total 364 (15)
International career
2002–2003 Republic of Ireland U21 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Clifford "Cliff" Byrne(born 26 April 1982) is an Irish formerfootballer,who is assistant manager atEFL League TwosideDoncaster Rovers.

Playing career

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Byrne began his career withSunderland.He signed forScunthorpe Unitedon loan in 2002.[1][2]After a successful three-month loan spell concluded in February 2003, Scunthorpe managerBrian Lawsdescribed Byrne as his best ever loan signing, attempting to sign him on a permanent transfer for £50,000.[3][4]Byrne initially turned down the move in order to fight for his place at Sunderland, but subsequently joined Scunthorpe after being released by Sunderland in the summer.[5][6][4]

Following the departure ofIzzy Iriekpen[7]Byrne was given the captaincy of the side. He scored two goals in the last two games of the 2008–09 season; his 89th-minute goal against Tranmere Rovers was enough to help Scunthorpe seal the last playoff place.[8]After missing just under a year of action due to injury, Byrne made his first start of the 2011–12 season on 26 November 2011, away to Notts County. He was released by the club in May 2012.[9]

On 27 July 2012, it was announced that Byrne had signed forOldham Athletic.[10]Byrne scored his first goal for Oldham against his old club Scunthorpe United in a 2–2 draw on 1 January 2013[11]He rejoined former club Scunthorpe on loan in September 2013. On 17 January 2014, Cliff had his contract atOldham Athleticcancelled by mutual agreement.[12]

In February 2014, Byrne signed forRoddy Collinsat theBrandywell Stadiumto play forDerry Cityfor the2014 League of Irelandseason.[13]He scored his first League goal on his third league appearance.[14]

On 19 February 2015, he joinedGainsborough Trinity.[15]

In February 2023, Byrne rekindled his playing career, signing forBottesford Townin theNorthern Counties East Football LeaguePremier Division.[16]

Coaching career

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Byrne took part in a UEFA 'B' coaching course in summer 2005.[17]

On 30 June 2018, he was appointed assistant manager toGrant McCannatDoncaster Rovers.[18]

On 21 June 2019, he was appointed assistant manager again to Grant McCann, following his appointment as head coach atHull City.[19]Following the takeover of Hull City byAcun Medya,backed byAcun Ilıcalıon 19 January 2022,[20]McCann and Byrne were sacked a few days later.[21]

In February 2022, Byrne became assistant manager atPeterborough United,once again assisting McCann.[22]The duo were sacked in January 2023.[23]

In May 2023, Byrne was reappointed as assistant manager to McCann at Doncaster Rovers.[24][25]

Career statistics

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Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sunderland 2002–03[26] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Scunthorpe United 2002–03[a][2] Division Three 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 16 0
2003–04[27] Division Three 39 1 6 0 2 0 4[b] 0 51 1
2004–05[28] League Two 29 1 3 0 0 0 1[b] 0 33 1
2005–06[29] League One 32 1 4 0 1 0 3[b] 0 40 1
2006–07[30] League One 24 0 3 0 1 0 2[b] 0 30 0
2007–08[31] Championship 25 0 1 0 1 0 — 27 0
2008–09[32] League One 43 2 3 0 1 0 10[c] 0 57 2
2009–10[33] Championship 36 2 2 0 2 0 — 40 2
2010–11[34] Championship 21 2 0 0 3 0 — 24 2
2011–12[35] League One 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
Total 276 9 25 0 11 0 20 0 332 9
Oldham Athletic 2012–13[36] League One 35 1 3 0 1 0 1[b] 0 40 1
2013–14[37] League One 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 38 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 43 1
Scunthorpe United (loan) 2013–14[37] League Two 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Derry City 2014[38] League of Ireland Premier Division 17 1 0 0 0 0 4[d] 0 21 1
Alfreton Town 2014–15[39] Conference Premier 7 1 0 0 — 1[e] 0 8 1
Gainsborough Trinity 2014–15[39] Conference North 11 1 0 0 — 0 0 11 1
Bottesford Town 2022–23[40] Northern Counties East LeaguePremier Division 5 2 0 0 — 0 0 5 2
Career total 364 15 29 0 12 0 26 0 431 15
  1. ^This season was spent on loan from Sunderland
  2. ^abcdeAppearances inFootball League Trophy
  3. ^Seven appearances in Football League Trophy; three appearances inLeague One play-offs
  4. ^Appearances inUEFA Europa League
  5. ^Appearances inFA Trophy

Honours

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Scunthorpe United

References

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  1. ^"Iron keep Byrne".BBC Sport.14 January 2003.Retrieved20 February2024.
  2. ^ab"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2002/2003".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  3. ^"Scunthorpe target Byrne deal".BBC Sport.19 February 2003.Retrieved20 February2024.
  4. ^ab"Iron sign Byrne".BBC Sport.11 June 2003.Retrieved20 February2024.
  5. ^Fennelly, Amanda."Byrne turns down move to Scunthorpe".RTÉ.Retrieved20 February2024.
  6. ^Buckingham, Mark."Laws talks to two".Sky Sports.Retrieved20 February2024.
  7. ^"Scunthorpe United | News | Announcements | Announcements | CLUB STATEMENT RE: IZZY IRIEKPEN".Archived fromthe originalon 4 October 2011.Retrieved23 December2008.
  8. ^"Scunthorpe 1-1 Tranmere".BBC Sport.2 May 2009.Retrieved8 March2022.
  9. ^"Cliff Byrne heads Scunthorpe United departures".BBC Sport.10 May 2012.Retrieved10 May2012.
  10. ^"Oldham deals for Cliff Byrne and Youssouf M'Changama".BBC Sport.27 July 2012.Retrieved27 July2012.
  11. ^"Scunthorpe 2-2 Oldham".BBC Sport.Retrieved30 October2021.
  12. ^"Defender Leaves Club".Oldham Athletic AFC.17 January 2014.
  13. ^"Cliff Byrne Signs".3 February 2014.
  14. ^"Match Day Arrangements v Finn Harps".14 April 2017.
  15. ^"Gainsborough Trinity set to sign Scunthorpe United legend Cliff Byrne | Lincolnshire Echo".Archived fromthe originalon 19 February 2015.Retrieved19 February2015.
  16. ^"Bottesford Town FC on X".Twitter.21 February 2023.Retrieved20 February2024.
  17. ^"Sports News | Headlines, Rumours & Opinion".GiveMeSport.Archived fromthe originalon 27 September 2007.Retrieved30 October2021.
  18. ^"Doncaster Rovers: Cliff Byrne joins as assistant manager".Doncaster Free Press.30 June 2018.Retrieved20 February2024.
  19. ^"Hull City Appoint New Head Coach".Hull City A.F.C. 21 June 2019. Archived fromthe originalon 21 June 2019.Retrieved21 June2019.
  20. ^"Club Statement".Hull City A.F.C. 19 January 2022.Retrieved19 January2022.
  21. ^"Club Statement: Grant McCann".Hull City A.F.C. 25 January 2022.Retrieved25 January2022.
  22. ^"Posh Appoint McCann As New Manager".Peterborough United.24 February 2022.Retrieved20 February2024.
  23. ^"Official Club Statement".Peterborough United.4 January 2023.Retrieved20 February2024.
  24. ^"Cliff Byrne appointed assistant manager".Doncaster Rovers FC.15 May 2023.Retrieved20 February2024.
  25. ^Rayner, Stuart (18 June 2023)."Cliff Byrne excited to get back to Cantley Park after Doncaster Rovers' hectic start to summer".The Yorkshire Post.Retrieved20 February2024.
  26. ^"Sunderland 2002/2003 player appearances".Soccerbase.Retrieved3 February2013.
  27. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2003/2004".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  28. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2004/2005".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  29. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2005/2006".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  30. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2006/2007".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  31. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2007/2008".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  32. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2008/2009".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  33. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2009/2010".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  34. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2010/2011".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  35. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2011/2012".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  36. ^"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2012/2013".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  37. ^ab"Games played by Cliff Byrne in 2013/2014".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved20 February2024.
  38. ^"Cliff Byrne | Stats | History | Career Details | Images".extratime.Retrieved6 March2023.
  39. ^abc"C. Byrne - Profile with news, career statistics and history".uk.soccerway.Retrieved6 March2023.
  40. ^"Teams | Bottesford Town | Statistics".Northern Counties East Football League.Archived fromthe originalon 13 April 2023.Retrieved13 April2023.
  41. ^Fletcher, Paul (5 April 2009)."Luton 3–2 Scunthorpe (aet)".BBC Sport.Retrieved15 March2024.
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