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# Darren O'Dea

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Ireland youngster Luca Connell impresses as Celtic prepare for 10-in-a-row tilt
‘I’m sure the club have a good plan for him. He’s got plenty of talent, that’s for sure.’
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Jul 28th 2020, 3:50 PM
Ex-Irish defender Darren O'Dea appointed manager of Celtic's U18s
He adds to the growing Irish influence among the club’s youth ranks.
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Sep 15th 2019, 2:49 PM
Ex-Ireland defender O'Dea confirmed as Motherwell U18s coach
The former Celtic player retired as a player last weekend.
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May 23rd 2019, 5:30 PM
Former Ireland international Darren O'Dea sent off 19 minutes into final professional appearance
The defender was dismissed early on as Dundee FC suffered a 3-2 defeat to St Mirren.
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May 18th 2019, 3:14 PM
'A civil war kicked off. Our training ground essentially got overtaken by the Russian army'
As he prepares for his last game in professional football, ex-Ireland international Darren O’Dea reflects on his career.
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May 18th 2019, 7:00 AM
Darren O'Dea to 'retire from full-time football' and will focus on coaching
The Ireland international says he feels he has plenty left in the tank as he takes up a long-term career path.
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May 7th 2019, 2:50 PM
Despair for ex-Ireland international as Dundee relegated from Scottish Premiership
It has been a day to forget for Darren O’Dea.
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May 4th 2019, 6:00 PM
'I'm embarrassed by it': Darren O'Dea apologises after receiving two-game ban for feigning injury
The Dubliner was handed a two-game ban after an incident with Livingston substitute Jack Hamilton.
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Jan 5th 2019, 11:44 AM
Ntcham's 25-yard strike keeps Celtic top on goal difference after narrow win over Dundee
The French midfielder hit the decisive goal just after the hour mark.
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Oct 14th 2017, 5:35 PM
'I kept hearing about style of play - Ireland have performed the same way since I've been alive'
Darren O’Dea joined Close Calls to give his thoughts on Martin O’Neill’s new contract, team selection, and Ireland’s final qualifiers.
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Oct 6th 2017, 5:58 PM
'All I could think about was football and how crap I had played. It was consuming everything'
Former Celtic youth product and Ireland U21 striker Diarmuid O’Caroll fell out of love with the game before discovering his real passion.
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Aug 6th 2017, 7:00 AM
A former Ireland international has returned to Scotland after a stint in India
The 28-year-old made the cut for Giovanni Trapattoni’s Euro 2012 squad.
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Jan 7th 2016, 1:46 PM
'Rangers should be stripped of titles if they broke tax rules'- Darren O'Dea
The former Celtic defender thinks they benefited from a ‘obvious sporting advantage.’
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Nov 10th 2015, 10:53 AM
Here's every Republic of Ireland player abroad that moved during the summer transfer window
Here are the deals that have been confirmed following Deadline Day.
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Sep 1st 2015, 9:00 PM
An ex-Ireland international will be managed by Nicolas Anelka in India next season
“Every team needs one marquee player to bring a bit of attention to the league.”
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Jul 12th 2015, 5:31 PM
Look away now if you're squeamish! The knock Darren O'Dea sustained yesterday is nasty
The defender hopes to be fit for next week, however.
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Jan 11th 2015, 12:32 PM
Darren O'Dea given chance to revive career as Blackpool sign defender on short-term deal
The 27-year-old had been without a club since leaving Metalurh Donetsk in August.
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Dec 4th 2014, 4:34 PM
Donetsk's O'Dea fresh and fit again after long-haul 'collapse'
After some initial trepidation, the defender is speaking Russian and loving life with Metalurh.
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Sep 5th 2013, 8:00 AM
O'Dea set for Ukraine move after leaving Toronto
The North American club’s coach said the Irishman received an offer that he “couldn’t turn down”.
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Jul 15th 2013, 9:21 AM
Ireland's Darren O'Dea set to leave Toronto FC
The Irish international defender has said he is less than pleased at having to leave the MLS club.
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Jul 14th 2013, 9:42 AM
For $100, Darren O'Dea is going to show you how to play football
The Irish defender will teach lucky Canadian youths the footballing basics later this month.
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Apr 9th 2013, 3:21 PM
Late switch: Alex Pearce added to Ireland squad
The Reading defender has been added to the squad in place of Darren O’Dea who will remain in Toronto.
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Jan 24th 2013, 11:24 AM
O’Dea excited ahead of Nelsen’s arrival at Toronto
The Irish defender is looking forward to linking up with the OPR defender, who has been named as the new head coach of the MLS club.
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Jan 9th 2013, 7:15 AM
Keogh and Clifford earn late Ireland call-ups
The duo come in for Aiden McGeady and Keith Fahey, who have been ruled out of the Greece friendly.
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Nov 11th 2012, 5:41 PM
Cox and O'Dea handed starts, as Ireland team to face Kazakhstan is announced
Robbie Keane and Jonathan Walters will lead the line in attack.
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Sep 6th 2012, 3:36 PM
Done deal: O'Dea joins Toronto FC
The 25-year-old defender was a free agent after being released by Celtic in the summer.
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Aug 3rd 2012, 5:08 PM
'Football is a cruel sport sometimes' says grateful McShane after call-up
The Hull City defender was conscious that his fortune meant disappointment for his friend, Kevin Foley.
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May 30th 2012, 11:58 AM
Foley feels 'betrayed' after axing from Euro 2012 squad
The Wolves defender insists he was fit to play against Bosnia but was told to rest until he reached the training camp in Italy.
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May 30th 2012, 8:31 AM
Space on the plane: Trap's Euro 2012 defensive options
We continue our countdown to Ireland’s Euro 2012 squad announcement with a look at the men who would be Trap’s backline this summer.
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May 2nd 2012, 6:55 PM
Long and Keane to lead Ireland's attack
Shane Long, Darren O’Dea and Aiden McGeady all start for Ireland against the Czech Republic tomorrow night.
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Feb 28th 2012, 2:18 PM
Red carpet: here are your winners from last night's FAI Awards
That knees-up in Hollywood wasn’t the only big awards bash last night, you know…
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Feb 27th 2012, 9:37 AM
Gibson a doubt for Estonia playoff, as Ireland's injury woes continue
The United midfielder has been added to a long list of players who face fitness battles ahead of the games.
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Nov 1st 2011, 2:01 PM
Irish Eye: Doyle saves McCarthy's blushes, for now
Once again, we’ve travelled around the grounds in England and Scotland. Here’s our report card on the Irish lads in action.
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Oct 24th 2011, 4:19 PM
Changes at the back for Ireland
Darren O’Dea and Stephen Kelly will both start Ireland’s vital qualifier against Russia on Tuesday evening.
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Sep 5th 2011, 11:38 AM
Destination unknown: Trap's lads facing a summer of upheaval
It’s a big week for the Boys in Green as the summer transfer window steams up a little.
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Jul 5th 2011, 9:16 PM
Cox to partner Keane up front as Trap names team
After a week of speculation, the Italian has confirmed the XI that will face Macedonia tomorrow night.
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Jun 3rd 2011, 4:34 PM
Trap: Result proves I picked the right men for the job
Performances of O’Dea, Gibson and Foley proved that they were right to start, says Ireland boss.
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Mar 27th 2011, 10:31 AM
Trap looks to older heads to lead patient, positive approach
Irish manager confident that his players can exploit Macedonia’s defensive tactics.
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Mar 25th 2011, 4:03 PM