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17 Facts About Ken Oman

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Kenneth Oman was born on 29 July 1982 and is an Irish retired footballer who played as a defender.

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Ken Oman relocated to Derry in an attempt to secure regular first team football.

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Ken Oman struggled to find form on his return to Bohemians and despite winning a League of Ireland winners medal, he found it difficult to displace the central defensive pairing of Jason McGuinness and Liam Burns.

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Ken Oman started the 2009 season on the bench but eventually found a first team place as a result of McGuinness being suspended.

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Ken Oman finished the season with two more winners medals as Bohemians reclaimed the league title and defeated Waterford United in the final of the League of Ireland Cup.

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Ken Oman was voted onto the PFAI team of the year for 2009.

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Bohemians and Ken Oman parted ways after the 2010 season came to an end.

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Ken Oman made his League debut for the Hoops in the opening night win over Dundalk.

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Ken Oman went on to make 20 league appearances as Rovers claimed the 2011 League title.

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Ken Oman re-signed for the Hoops in 2012 and played in 19 league games, scoring three times, as Shamrock Rovers finished fourth in the league.

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In 2013 Ken Oman made 18 league appearances as the Hoops finished a disappointing fifth in the league.

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Ken Oman was released by Shamrock Rovers at the end of the 2013 season and signed for St Patrick's Athletic in November 2013.

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Ken Oman made nine appearances for the Inchicore side, picking up two red cards in the process, as St Pats claimed third place in the 2014 league table.

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In February 2015, free agent Ken Oman joined NIFL Premiership side Portadown on an 18-Month contract.

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Ken Oman was extradited to Northern Ireland over the charges, however it was later reported that he voluntarily surrendered himself to the authorities.

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Ken Oman admitted elbowing opponent Caoimhin Bonner in the mouth while playing for Portadown against Cliftonville in 2016.

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At the time of his conviction, Ken Oman was working as a taxi driver in Dublin.