Sean Lynch (born 31 January 1987) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
 Lynch playing for St Mirren in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 January 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Dechmont, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2008 | Hibernian | 5 | (0) |
| 2008 | → St Johnstone (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Falkirk | 10 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | St Mirren | 14 | (2) |
| 2011–2013 | Airdrie United | 48 | (7) |
| 2013–2014 | Stenhousemuir | 30 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:10, 20 November 2015 (UTC) | |||
Playing career edit
Hibernian edit
Born in Dechmont, West Lothian, Lynch made his first-team debut for Hibernian against Kilmarnock on 5 April 2006, replacing Abdessalam Benjelloun for the final minute of a 2–1 win at Easter Road.[1] He made just one more substitute appearance that season and did not play again until 3 February 2007, and on 21 April that year he was given a straight red card for a foul on Chris Clark, with teammate Dermot McCaffrey also dismissed in the 2–2 draw with Aberdeen at Pittodrie.[2] He did not feature at all for Hibs during the 2007–08 season and was sent on an emergency loan to First Division St Johnstone in February. He was returned to Hibs after being injured in his first game for Saints, a 3–2 Tayside derby defeat away to Dundee on 1 March.[3]
While playing for Hibernian Lynch was also a member of the Scottish U-20 national team, playing in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada.[4]
Falkirk edit
Lynch was released by Hibs manager Mixu Paatelainen in August 2008,[5] and signed for fellow SPL club Falkirk a month later.[6] He made his debut on 27 September in a 4–1 win against Hamilton Academical, replacing Graham Barrett for the final 15 minutes. Lynch was released by Falkirk after the club was relegated from the Scottish Premier League in May 2010.[7]
St Mirren edit
Following a trial spell, Lynch signed for St Mirren in July 2010.[8] He made his league debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Dundee United on 14 August, and scored a volley from the edge of the penalty area.[9] He made 14 appearances over the season for the Buddies, scoring one more goal, a consolation in a 2–1 loss at St Johnstone on 18 September.[10]
Airdrie United edit
Lynch signed for Airdrie United of the Second Division in July 2011.[11]
Stenhousemuir edit
He left Airdrie in May 2013 and subsequently signed for Stenhousemuir. Lynch scored the winning penalty in a shootout against Dundee that allowed Stenhousemuir to progress to the semi-finals of the 2013–14 Scottish Challenge Cup.[12] Lynch was released by Stenhousemuir in May 2014.[13]
Business career edit
Lynch created a mobile app named Socizer; in 2011 he received a local Business Excellence Award by the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust.[14] He co-owns a t-shirt business with Scott Arfield, a former colleague at Falkirk.[15]
References edit
- ^ "Hibernian 2–1 Kilmarnock". BBC Sport. 5 April 2006. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ Moffat, Colin (21 April 2007). "Aberdeen 2–2 Hibernian". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ "Saints aim is now on cup target". Daily Record. 5 March 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007". FIFA. Archived from the original on 12 July 2007.
- ^ Hardie, David (23 August 2008). "Young duo latest to go as Mixu reduces Easter Road squad". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press.
- ^ "Bairns seal Lynch deal". falkirkfc.co.uk. Falkirk F.C. 18 September 2008.
- ^ "Falkirk release eight players after relegation". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "Lennon lands Lynch". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 26 July 2010. Retrieved 27 July 2010.
- ^ "St Mirren 1–1 Dundee Utd". BBC Sport. BBC. 14 August 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ^ "St Johnstone 2–1 St Mirren". BBC Sport. 18 September 2010. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ "Airdrie Football Club, Sean Lynch Interview". 22 September 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Dundee 1–1 Stenhousemuir". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ^ Oliver, David (8 May 2014). "Scott Booth rings the changes at Stenhousemuir". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ Kerr, Marjorie (8 September 2011). "Young business people awarded for success". Daily Record.
- ^ Fisher, Stewart (28 September 2014). "Scott Arfield is ready but waiting Scotland call". The Herald.
External links edit
- Sean Lynch at Soccerbase
