12 Facts About Cian Bolger

Cian Thomas Bolger was born on 12 March 1992 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Larne.

Son of Declan who played for Dublin county football team Bolger was born in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland, and was Leicester City's academy Player of the Year in 2009.

Cian Bolger was sent off for the first time in his senior career on 8 February 2011, after a second yellow card for a poor challenge on Rochdale player Chris O'Grady.

On 24 September 2011, Cian Bolger scored the first professional goal of his career.

On 31 August 2012, Cian Bolger was loaned to Bristol Rovers for a third time, until 1 January 2013.

Cian Bolger is a former captain of the Bolton Development squad but didn't make any appearances for the first team squad during his time at Bolton.

In October 2013 Cian Bolger signed a one-month loan deal with Colchester United and made 4 league appearances.

On 21 February 2014, Cian Bolger joined League Two side Southend United on a 28-day loan, but his loan spell was cut short after just one appearance due to an ankle injury on 24 February 2014.

On 5 August 2014 Cian Bolger signed a two-year permanent deal with Southend United.

On 14 April 2015, Cian Bolger scored his first goal for Southend United in the 45th minute against Newport County with a towering header.

Cian Bolger signed for Fleetwood Town on 22 May 2016, and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

Cian Bolger scored his first goal for Fleetwood in an FA Cup tie against Southport on 15 November 2016.