Liam O'Brien
| Date of birth | 05 September 1964 |
| Place of birth | Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A cultivated midfield player who liked to play the game at his own pace, he could not break into the first team squad on a regular basis, moving on to Newcastle United.
Commonly known as Liam but christened William Francis O'Brien, he was signed by caretaker manager Colin Suggett and was most effective in the anchor role in midfield.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | Manchester United | League Division One | 9 | 2 |
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| 1987-88 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 1987-88 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 |
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| 1987-88 | Manchester United | League Division One | 6 | 11 |
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| 1988-89 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1988-89 | Manchester United | League Division One | 1 | 2 |
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| 1988-89 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1988-89 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 17 | 3 |
4 |
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| 1989-90 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1989-90 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 14 | 5 |
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| 1989-90 | Newcastle United | League Division Two Play-Offs | 2 |
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| 1990-91 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 1990-91 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 23 | 10 |
3 |
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| 1990-91 | Newcastle United | Rumbelows League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 40 | 4 |
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| 1992-93 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Newcastle United | League Division 1 | 33 | 6 |
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| 1993-94 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 4 | 2 |
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| 1993-94 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Bohemians Dublin | UEFA Cup | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 1994 | Tranmere Rovers v Aston Villa | W | 3-1 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 27 Feb 1994 | Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers | L |
3-1 Agg: 4-4 (4-5) |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 15 May 1994 | Tranmere Rovers v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 18 May 1994 | Leicester City v Tranmere Rovers | L |
2-1 Agg: 2-1 |
League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 26 Oct 1994 | Tranmere Rovers v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 29 Jan 1995 | Tranmere Rovers v Wimbledon | L | 0-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 14 Feb 1998 | Newcastle United v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 27 Oct 1998 | Tranmere Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-83 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-18 | 1 |
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| 1985-86 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1986-87 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1987-88 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 4 |
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| 1988-89 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | Republic of Ireland | PJ ODriscoll Testimonial | 1 | ||||
| 1988-89 | Republic of Ireland | Under-23 | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Republic of Ireland | US Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 1983 | France v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 4 |
| 23 Apr 1986 | Republic of Ireland v Uruguay | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 1987 | Republic of Ireland v Brazil | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Nov 1987 | Republic of Ireland v Israel | W | 5-0 | International Friendly | |
| 23 Mar 1988 | Republic of Ireland v Romania | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Apr 1988 | Republic of Ireland v Yugoslavia | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 22 May 1988 | Republic of Ireland v Poland | W | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 19 Oct 1988 | Republic of Ireland v Tunisia | W | 4-0 | PJ O'Driscoll Testimonial | |
| 16 Nov 1988 | Spain v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 6 |
| 11 Apr 1989 | Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland | W | 3-0 | U23 | |
| 25 Mar 1992 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 17 Feb 1993 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 23 Mar 1994 | Republic of Ireland v Russia | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Jun 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Croatia | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 1996 | Netherlands v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Jun 1996 | USA v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | US Cup | |
| 15 Jun 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Bolivia | W | 3-0 | US CUP | |
| 09 Oct 1996 | Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.