24/07/2010
PAT JENNINGS Jr : Goalkeeper Age 23
Joined U.C.D. in 1996 from Cloughleigh Celtic and was our Young
Son of Northern Ireland goalkeeper of same name. Has only recently
established himself as first choice keeper following barry Ryan's
departure. Looks good though.
ROBERT MC AULEY: Centre-back/Left-back/Midfield Age 24
Previously with Castleknock Celtic and former Trinity College player,
who joined U.C.D. in 1996 established himself in 1997/98.Robert can
also play in midfield .
TONY MC DONNELL: Centre-back/right-back Age 26
Tall commanding central defender who joined U.C.D. in 1993,but made
the Number 5 jersey his own in 1996/97. Has played for the National
League Under 21 representative side. Played most of last few seasons
very successfully as a right-back. Recently returned to the squad
after a long absence with a foot injury. He has his own wesite at http://pfai.ie/McDonnell/.
ALAN MAHON: Sweeper/left-back Age 24
Son of former St.Francis manager Pete Mahon, played First Division
football for the club during 1996/97 season. Joined U.C.D in 1997 and
made his first team League debut on the first day of the 1998/99
season and was an everpresent for two seasons.
Suffered a nasty achilles injury earlier this season and looks to be out for a few months
MICHAEL O'DONNELL: Midfield/left back Age 22
Native of Carndonagh in County Donegal who won a Harding Cup medal in
his first season at the club in 1996. Won a Reserve Division
Championship medal last season. Regular first team panelist for the
past few seasons.
JOHN MARTIN: Midfield Age 24
JOined U.C.D. in 1997 and has established himself as a regular in the
first team in the past couple of seasons. Scored the opening goal in
the recent win over Finn Harps. Has useful pace and can provide decent crosses.
ROBBIE MARTIN: Midfield/Striker
Younger brother of John Martin,Robbie joined U.C.D. in 2000. He
scored on his debut for the Under 21 Selection in their opening
League game. Has scored an impressive number of goals this season
including a hat-trick against Monaghan
(I know it's monaghan but a hat-trick is a hat-trick). Has been called
up to train with the Ireland U-21s. Also on a Sports Scholarship.
ALAN MCNALLY: Midfield
Has been impressive this season for the college.
Has scored a number of important goals this season including the winner against Shels in September.
PAUL DOOLIN: Manager Age 38
Vastly experienced and successful player who has made the transition to
player/manager. Ex of Shels and Derry to name but a few. Has been
composed at the center of the park for college all season. He has
finally retired and UCD have sorely missed him at the centre of the
park.
DARRAGH RYAN: Defender
Has been comfortable at left back. At UCD on a Sports Scholarship and is studying for a diploma in Sports management.
SEAN FINN: Midfielder/Striker
Joined UCD from an American side. A good striker of the ball but doesn't have the largest physical presence.
