Mick O'Brien
| Date of birth | 25 September 1979 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Height | 1.65 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Despite the lack of midfield creativity available to Torquay following the injury to Brian Healey Mick received few first team opportunities last season and even when in the squad he was more often than not on the subs' bench. He spent a couple of months on loan to Conference club Southport in the new year and featured occasionally towards the end of the campaign. A left footed central midfielder his strengths line in the quality of his passing and his ability with free kicks.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 07 Oct 1997 | 29 Jul 1999 | |
| Torquay United | 29 Jul 1999 | 07 Sep 2001 | |
| Southport | 18 Jan 2001 | 18 Mar 2001 | L |
| Droylsden | 21 Sep 2001 | 05 Oct 2001 | |
| Chester City | 05 Oct 2001 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Droylsden | 14 Aug 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Torquay United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 7 | 14 |
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| 2001-02 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Torquay United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Gillingham v Torquay United | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Torquay United v Blackpool | W | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Torquay United | L | 6-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Torquay United v Gillingham | W |
3-2 Agg: 3-4 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Torquay United v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Torquay United v Hartlepool United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Rochdale v Torquay United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Torquay United v Halifax Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Torquay United | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Oct 2000 | Torquay United v Leyton Orient | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Torquay United v Carlisle United | W | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Torquay United v Mansfield Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Shrewsbury Town v Torquay United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Torquay United v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | York City v Torquay United | L | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Torquay United v Southend United | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 28 Nov 2000 | Southend United v Torquay United | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Torquay United v Cardiff City | L | 1-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Torquay United v Bristol Rovers | L | 0-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Exeter City v Torquay United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Torquay United v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Torquay United v Macclesfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Mansfield Town v Torquay United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Torquay United | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Barnet v Torquay United | W | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Bristol Rovers v Torquay United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.