Stephen Edward O'Halloran was born on 29 November 1987 and is an Irish former footballer who retired from football in May 2022.
28 Facts About Stephen O'Halloran
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Stephen O'Halloran finished his playing career as a defender for Stalybridge Celtic in the NLS.
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Stephen O'Halloran began his professional career in the Premier League with Aston Villa and has earned two full international caps for the Republic of Ireland.
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Stephen O'Halloran has gone on to play for Nuneaton Town, Stockport County, Salford City and FC United of Manchester during his NLS career.
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Stephen O'Halloran is a qualified physiotherapist having graduated from the University of Salford in 2016.
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In late 2007, Stephen O'Halloran began talks over a new long-term contract; it was later confirmed on 31 January 2008, when he signed a new contract with Aston Villa, keeping him at the club until 2009.
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Stephen O'Halloran returned for the reserves, in the national play-off final against Manchester United.
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Stephen O'Halloran was loaned out to League Two side Wycombe Wanderers in October 2006.
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However, after being on the substitute bench for six matches, Stephen O'Halloran returned to his parent club.
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Stephen O'Halloran was replaced in the starting line-up by Frazer Richardson.
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On 5 November 2008, Stephen O'Halloran signed for newly promoted Championship side Swansea City on an initial three-month loan deal as competition to Argentinian-born left back Federico Bessone.
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However, Stephen O'Halloran was the victim of yet another cruciate ligament injury in his spell at Swansea, which caused him to terminate his loan on 25 December 2008.
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Stephen O'Halloran signed a one-year deal with Coventry City on 23 June 2010 and was new manager Aidy Boothroyd's second signing of the close season.
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However, a week later, Stephen O'Halloran suffered a stiff back during a pre-season friendly match against Northampton Town and missed at the start of the season.
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However, Stephen O'Halloran later came under criticism when the team conceded two late goals in two matches against Swansea City and Leicester City.
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On 24 June 2011, following a trial at the club, Stephen O'Halloran signed a one-year deal with Carlisle United, the contract being officially signed on 1 August 2011.
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Stephen O'Halloran said he joined the club to get regular first team football and was given number 29 jersey.
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Stephen O'Halloran went on to make thirty-seven appearances, where he played in defence and midfield.
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Stephen O'Halloran finished his first season at Stockport County on a high note, resulting him signing a new contract.
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In June 2017, Stephen O'Halloran rejoined Stockport Country, signing a one-year contract ahead of the start of the National League North season.
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Stephen O'Halloran played 39 league and cup matches on his return to County and helped the team to the playoffs.
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On 3 June 2018, Stephen O'Halloran joined FC United of Manchester.
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Stephen O'Halloran made 45 appearances for the club in a season in which the club suffered its first relegation.
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On 6 June 2019, Stephen O'Halloran signed a one-year contract with Stalybridge Celtic in the Northern Premier League.
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Stephen O'Halloran was named club captain by manager Simon Haworth at the start of the season.
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On 16 May 2007, Stephen O'Halloran was named in Steve Staunton's Republic of Ireland squad and played in the friendlies against Ecuador and Bolivia, despite not having played a single first team game for Aston Villa.
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Stephen O'Halloran represented his country at U15, U16, U17 and U21 level.
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Stephen O'Halloran won the FAI Under 21 player of the year in 2008.