16 Facts About Saul Deeney

Saul Deeney was born on 23 March 1983 and is an Irish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Basford United, where he is assistant manager.

Saul Deeney represented the Republic of Ireland at Youth and under-21 level.

Saul Deeney had loan periods with Ilkeston Town, Gresley Rovers and Hull City.

Saul Deeney established himself as first-choice goalkeeper at Notts County when Ian Richardson became player-manager at the club.

Saul Deeney had one of the highlights of his career on 8 January 2006 during the FA Cup match between Burton Albion and Manchester United, keeping out two shots from Wayne Rooney as well as saving a Ritchie Jones shot in injury time.

Saul Deeney left the club in June 2009 and after having a successful trial with Derby County he signed for the club on a one-year contract on 31 July 2009.

Saul Deeney spent much of the season as number two behind Stephen Bywater before making his debut as a 13th-minute substitute in a match against Reading on 10 March 2010.

Saul Deeney was sent off 27 minutes later after a professional foul on Jay Tabb and replaced in goal by midfielder Robbie Savage.

When Bywater injured his wrist in training in October 2010, Saul Deeney was unable to take advantage and make a claim for a first team spot as he was granted compassionate leave the day before Derby's next game, against Preston North End, to visit his father in Northern Ireland, who had become seriously ill and later died.

Saul Deeney made his return to first team action in over two years in a pre-season friendly against Mansfield Town on 25 July 2012.

Saul Deeney spent the season as third choice goalkeeper, featuring as an un-used substitute when Frank Fielding was suspended or injured, he played several times as an overage player for the club's under-21 side.

However, Legzdins remained at the club and Saul Deeney's contract was terminated on 30 January 2014, after falling further down the pecking order under Steve McClaren.

Saul Deeney joined Institute of the NIFL Premiership on 13 January 2015.

Saul Deeney left the club after appearing in only three league games, and retired as a player, returning to Notts County to become a coach.

On 1 June 2019, Saul Deeney signed for Southern League Premier Division Central side Coalville Town.

Saul Deeney has previously represented the Republic of Ireland at Youth and under-21 level.