LAST WEEKEND, BRAY Wanderers and UCD shared nine goals at the Belfield Bowl.
The visiting Seagulls claimed a 5-4 victory with veteran striker Jason Byrne bagging four. That is a remarkable achievement in itself but, even more significant was the fact that the Dubliner has now surpassed 200 League of Ireland goals.
Back in April, Byrne became the second highest goalscorer in the history of Irish football and, at 35 years of age, he is 33 goals shy of Brendan Bradley’s record – which stands at 235.
Undoubtedly one of the finest finishers this country has ever produced, he has won five Premier Division titles, two FAI Cups, a League of Ireland Cup and a Setanta Cup during a glittering career. Having made his debut with Bray in 1998, he went on to enjoy spells with Shelbourne, Cardiff City, Bohemians and Dundalk before returning to the Wicklow club in 2012.
Next up is a meeting with Derry City at the Carlisle Grounds tonight.
Here are some of the best pics from his 15 years in senior football: