Mark Byrne

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Field	Value
name	Mark Byrne
image	Mark Byrne 16-02-13.png
image_size	200
caption	Byrne playing for Barnet in 2013.
fullname	Mark Byrne{{Cite web
title	List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011
url	http://www.thefa.com/~/media/90FF57E9023C44AB809C85DD2A1596B5.ashx
publisher	The Football Association
format	PDF
page	6
access-date	24 November 2013}}
birth_date
birth_place	Kilnamanagh, Dublin, Ireland
height	1.75 m
position	Midfielder
currentclub	Crumlin United
youthclubs1	Crumlin United
years1	2007–2011
years2	2009
years3	2009–2010
years4	2010–2011
years6	2011–2014
years7	2014–2016
years8	2016–2020
years9	2020
years10	2021–2022
years11	2022–
clubs1	Nottingham Forest
clubs2	→ Burton Albion (loan)
clubs3	→ Rushden & Diamonds (loan)
clubs4	→ Barnet (loan)
clubs6	Barnet
clubs7	Newport County
clubs8	Gillingham
clubs9	Shelbourne
clubs10	Bray Wanderers
clubs11	Crumlin United
caps1	2
goals1	0
caps2	7
goals2	0
caps3	42
goals3	6
caps4	28
goals4	6
caps6	119
goals6	13
caps7	88
goals7	6
caps8	136
goals8	8
caps9	10
goals9	0
caps10	28
goals10	0
caps11	0
goals11	0
club-update	06:09, 21 February 2022 (UTC)
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| name = Mark Byrne | image = Mark Byrne 16-02-13.png | image_size = 200 | caption = Byrne playing for Barnet in 2013. | fullname = Mark Byrne{{Cite web | title = List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011 | url = http://www.thefa.com/~/media/90FF57E9023C44AB809C85DD2A1596B5.ashx | publisher = The Football Association | format = PDF | page = 6 | access-date = 24 November 2013}} | birth_date = | birth_place = Kilnamanagh, Dublin, Ireland | height = 1.75 m | position = Midfielder | currentclub = Crumlin United | clubnumber = | youthclubs1 = Crumlin United | youthyears1 = | years1 = 2007–2011 | years2 = 2009 | years3 = 2009–2010 | years4 = 2010–2011 | years6 = 2011–2014 | years7 = 2014–2016 | years8 = 2016–2020 | years9 = 2020 | years10 = 2021–2022 | years11 = 2022– | clubs1 = Nottingham Forest | clubs2 = → Burton Albion (loan) | clubs3 = → Rushden & Diamonds (loan) | clubs4 = → Barnet (loan) | clubs6 = Barnet | clubs7 = Newport County | clubs8 = Gillingham | clubs9 = Shelbourne | clubs10 = Bray Wanderers | clubs11 = Crumlin United | caps1 = 2 | goals1 = 0 | caps2 = 7 | goals2 = 0 | caps3 = 42 | goals3 = 6 | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 6 | caps6 = 119 | goals6 = 13 | caps7 = 88 | goals7 = 6 | caps8 = 136 | goals8 = 8 | caps9 = 10 | goals9 = 0 | caps10 = 28 | goals10 = 0 | caps11 = 0 | goals11 = 0 | club-update = 06:09, 21 February 2022 (UTC) Mark Byrne (born 9 November 1988) is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Crumlin United.

Club career

Nottingham Forest

Byrne signed for Nottingham Forest in July 2007 from Dublin schoolboy side, Crumlin United after unsuccessful trials at Leicester City and Stoke City. He was named as a substitute in Forest's 1–1 draw at home to Walsall in March 2008. He then made his professional debut for Forest as a 70th-minute substitute on 5 April 2008 in a 3–1 victory against Cheltenham Town.

With the Reds gaining promotion, manager Colin Calderwood commented that he would be given the chance to impress next season after Forest's promotion to the Championship in the upcoming 2008–09 season.

Burton Albion (loan)

On 13 March 2009, Byrne was sent on loan to Conference National side Burton Albion for the remainder of the season, featuring in seven of the remaining eleven fixtures before being promoted, as champions, to the Football League.

Rushden and Diamonds (loan)

On 20 July 2009, Byrne joined Conference National side Rushden & Diamonds on an initial six-month loan, but eventually signed on for the rest of the season. The Irishman made 44 appearances with Rushden & Diamonds in 2009–10 scoring seven goals in the process, including the equaliser in Diamonds' Conference Premier Semi-Final First Leg vs Oxford United. He received two awards at the end-of-season presentation night. He left Nene Park at the end of his loan spell at the season's end.

Barnet

At the start of the 2010–11 season, he joined Barnet until 1 January 2011 when his loan spell was cut short due to injury. Byrne returned to Barnet on loan in March 2011. After his release from Nottingham Forest in June, Byrne signed a two-year deal with Barnet.

Byrne then consolidated his position within the Barnet first team, playing a central role in midfield, though at times, he was shifted on to the right wing. He scored in the first game of the season on 6 August, against Morecambe at the Globe Arena, scoring in the 76th minute in a 1–0 win for Barnet. He next scored on 19 November, with a 98th-minute goal against Bristol Rovers, sealing a 2–0 win at the Memorial Stadium. He scored again in the League on 21 January, with a 48th-minute equaliser against Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium. Next, he scored against Rotherham United on 3 March, with the opening goal in the 7th minute at Underhill. Barnet went on to draw the game 1–1. Finally, he scored a pivotal goal on the final day of the season away against Burton Albion, a game which Barnet needed to win to seal their spot in the Football League – he scored the opening goal in the 6th minute. Barnet would go on to win the game 2–1, thus maintaining their Football League status. He became a popular figure among Barnet fans for his hardworking attitude and tough tackling.

In the following season, Byrne's position was shifted more prominently on to the right wing, fitting in with new player-manager Edgar Davids' 4–5–1 formation with two wingers, and three central midfielders. Byrne was one of few players who stayed at Barnet following the previous season. He would go on to play a prominent role for Barnet, scoring 2 penalties in the League, with a total of 3 goals in the League – the joint 4th highest goal tally for Barnet. Due to a shortage of right backs following injuries to Barry Fuller, and a previous long-term injury to Danny Senda, Byrne also filled in at right back for Barnet, with moderate success. He made 40 appearances during the League.

At the end of the 2013–14 season, Byrne was released by Barnet. In total, he played 166 times for the Bees, scoring 19 goals.

Newport County

In July 2014 Justin Edinburgh signed Byrne for Newport County. Edinburgh had been Byrne's manager at Rushden and Diamonds. He made his debut for Newport against Wycombe Wanderers on 9 August 2014. Byrne scored his first goal for Newport in the 1–0 win over Southend United on 21 October 2014. Byrne was selected as Newport's player of the year for the 2015–16 season. He was offered a new contract by Newport at the end of the 2015–16 season but the offer was withdrawn and he was released after he failed to accept the contract by the deadline of 10 June 2016.

Gillingham

On 15 June 2016 Edinburgh again signed Byrne, this time for Gillingham on a two-year contract.

He scored his first goal for the club in the 2–1 win over Premier League side Watford in the second round of the 2016–17 EFL Cup.

He signed a new two-year contract with the club in June 2018, having been named the Player of the Season at the conclusion of the 2017–18 campaign.

Byrne was released by the club at the end of the injury-stricken 2019–20 season. In total, he made 157 appearances in all competitions for the Kent side, scoring 11 goals.

Shelbourne

Byrne signed for newly- promoted League of Ireland Premier Division side Shelbourne on 21 August 2020, making his debut against Shamrock Rovers in a crucial league match. Byrne made 13 appearances for the club in all competitions as they were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division.

Bray Wanderers

On 22 February, Byrne signed for League of Ireland First Division side Bray Wanderers.

Crumlin United

On 9 February 2022, having spent thirteen years away from the club, Byrne once again signed for Crumlin United.

International career

In 2005 Byrne won a bronze medal playing for Republic of Ireland U18 in the European Youth Olympic Festival.

Career statistics

Honours

• Republic of Ireland U18:
  • European Youth Olympic Festival: Bronze Medal

Individual

• Rushden & Diamonds Players' Player of the Year (2009–10)
• Rushden & Diamonds Internet Forum Player of the Year (2009–10)
• Newport County Player of the Season, Player's Player of the Year, Goal of the Season (v Blackburn Rovers (FA Cup 3rd Round)), Supporters Club Away Player of the Year, Supporters Club Player of the Year (2015–16)
• Gillingham Player of the Season, Goal of the Season (v Bristol Rovers (League One), Away Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year (2017–18)

References

References

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5. (21 July 2009). "Diamonds sign Mark Byrne". Rushden & Diamonds F.C..
6. (13 January 2010). "Byrne & McGuinness Loan Deals Extended". Rushden & Diamonds F.C..
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10. (2 March 2011). "Mark Byrne Re-Joins Bees". Barnet F.C..
11. (17 June 2011). "Barnet bring in midfielder Mark Byrne". BBC Sport.
12. (13 May 2014). "Byrne Leaves Barnet FC". Barnet F.C..
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15. "Exiles part company with skipper Byrne and three others as contract offers withdrawn".
16. (15 June 2016). "Mark Byrne: Gillingham sign midfielder after Newport County exit". BBC Sport.
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18. (25 June 2018). "Mark Byrne signs new contract with League 1 Gillingham". Kent Online.
19. "Mark Byrne voted Player of the Year".
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