Eunan Charles O'Kane is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
16 Facts About Eunan O'Kane
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Eunan O'Kane was named as a standby for Republic of Ireland national team's squad for Euro 2016 without being included in the final 23-man squad for the tournament.
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Eunan O'Kane played gaelic football in his youth for Banagher GAC while his father helped to coach the Derry GAA hurling minors to their last Ulster title success in 2001.
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Eunan O'Kane went to primary school in St Canice's and received second-level education in St Patrick's College, Maghera.
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Eunan O'Kane joined Maiden City Soccer Academy at the age of 10 and was being scouted by Manchester City among other clubs from the age of 12.
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Eunan O'Kane decided to give up Gaelic football at the age of 16 to instead focus on his association football career.
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Eunan O'Kane spent two years with Everton as a youth team player before joining Coleraine in September 2009.
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However, Eunan O'Kane rejected the move to Crawley Town after talks with negotiations had stalled.
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On 11 March 2014, Eunan O'Kane signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the Cherries.
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On 31 August 2016, transfer deadline day, whilst away on Republic of Ireland duty for a friendly against Oman, Eunan O'Kane signed for Championship side Leeds United for an undisclosed fee on a 2-year deal.
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On 13 January 2018, Eunan O'Kane was given a straight red card after laying a headbutt on Ipswich Town opponent Jonas Knudsen, with Eunan O'Kane coming under heavy criticism for his form after the game.
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However Eunan O'Kane inadvertently assisted Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp for both Sheffield goals, heading the ball directly to Sharp in Leeds' own box for the forward to score and subsequently fouling him for a penalty which he then converted from the spot.
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On 31 August 2018, Eunan O'Kane joined Luton Town on loan until January 2019 but the move was cut short after he broke his leg in the victory over Bristol Rovers on 15 September.
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Eunan O'Kane returned to Luton on an 18-month loan on 30 January 2020, but more than a year later he had yet to feature again due to further injury setbacks.
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Eunan O'Kane received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad in May 2012 for a European U21 Championship qualifier against Italy.
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Eunan O'Kane was called up to the Republic of Ireland senior national team squad in August 2015 for the first time with manager Martin O'Neill including him in a 37-man preliminary squad to face Gibraltar and Georgia in Euro 2016 qualifiers.