NIALL QUINN- Last Domestic Club,Sunderland A.F.C. - NOW RETIRED
Everyones hero and all round favourite player, both domestically for Sunderland and the Republic of Ireland.Nialls ability to control a football has been mainly down to too factors,(a) Nialls Height @ 6 ft 3" & (b) Nialls skill as a footballer in general.
Niall began his career playing for the Dublin hurling team before dedicating his chosen career to soccer. Quinn's continuing involvement in the Republic of Ireland set-up is crucial for Mick McCarthy. Not alone can he nurse Robbie Keane through the terrors of international football - not much work there - but he still has a lot to offer as a goalscorer and a platform.
Some out there might feel that his Irish career has been less than convincing, that he was a target man for Big Jack and not much else. But Quinn is a survivor above everything else and he is currently playing the best football of his life. He'll be around for a while yet!
Position: Center Forward. One of the main receivers of the "Long Ball" from defence and midfield, and this was the style of play encouraged by Jack Charlton (Previous Ireland Manager). Niall has posed a threat to many a defender who has had the pain, and honour! of marking him domestically & nationally. Republic of Irelands top goal scorer, and this was achieved during Irelands 4-0 win over Cypruss on the world cup qualifiers October 6, 2001.
Born: 6 October 1966
Place of Birth: Dublin
Height: 6 Foot 4"
Weight: Stone lb's
Previous Clubs: Arsenal & Manchester City
Caps: 91
Goals for Republic of Ireland: 21 (Irish Record)
Last cap (Sub 54 mins) v Spain, Suwon, Last 16, World Cup Finals, 16 June 2002
Other current news. An evening with Niall Quinn, Sunderland stadium of Light, 14th May 2002. Niall is expected to make £1mil pounds sterling from this event. Niall is donating all proceeds to childrens charities in Sunderland and the Republic of Ireland.
Niall raised GBP£1mil after his benefit game between Republic of Ireland 3 - 0 Sunderland
Niall Quinn announced that he would retire from International Football, v Spain, Suwon, Last 16, World Cup Finals, 16 June 2002.
