17 Facts About Sean Gregan

Sean Matthew Gregan was born on 29 March 1974 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder or centre back.

Sean Gregan played in the Premier League for West Bromwich Albion, and in the Football League with Preston North End and Darlington where he clocked up nearly 350 league appearances combined for both clubs.

Sean Gregan played in the Football League with Leeds United and Oldham Athletic before moving into non-League football with Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Darlington.

Sean Gregan started his career with Darlington's youth system, before signing a professional contract on 20 January 1991.

Sean Gregan played for them for five years before joining Preston North End.

Sean Gregan made his debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 17 August 2002.

Sean Gregan left Leeds on 5 January 2007 after reaching an agreement over the remainder of his contract, and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Oldham three days later.

Sean Gregan was released by Oldham manager Dave Penney after being deemed surplus to requirements on 12 May 2009.

Sean Gregan was later made captain of the team and remained a key feature in defence alongside Reuben Hazell.

Sean Gregan joined Conference Premier club Fleetwood Town on 19 October 2010 on a three-month loan.

Sean Gregan left Oldham on 6 January 2011 after having his contract terminated before signing for Fleetwood permanently.

Sean Gregan signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Kendal Town on 10 August 2011.

Sean Gregan suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon on his second appearance on 21 August 2011 against Matlock Town.

Sean Gregan returned to Darlington on 4 June 2012 as a player-coach, as part of new manager Martin Gray's backroom staff.

Sean Gregan turned down the offer of a six-month contract to take over as manager on his own, as he would have had to relinquish his own role the MGFA.

Sean Gregan joined Gray at York in December 2017 as a part-time defensive coach.

Sean Gregan took up the full-time position of assistant manager in July 2018 but left the club on 19 August along with Gray.