Sean Core (born in Dublin) is an Irish former footballer who played as a half back.

Sean Core
Personal information
Full name Sean Core
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1968 Shamrock Rovers 21 (0)
1968 Sligo Rovers 4 (0)
1968–1972 Shelbourne 87 (5)
1972 Rialto
1972–1975 Limerick 65 (0)
International career
1966 Republic of Ireland U23 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1965 and played in 3 European Cup Winners' Cup games one of which was a draw at Dalymount Park against FC Bayern Munich.

He was part of the "Boston Rovers" squad that travelled to the United States in the summer of 1967, to take part in a tournament held to raise the profile of the game in that country.

In January 1968 he joined Sligo Rovers F.C. as a full-time professional. In March he was suspended for the rest of that season.[1]

Signed for Shelbourne in August 1968.[2]

In August 1972 he was placed on his own request, on the transfer list.[3]

Played for Rialto before signing for Limerick F.C. in December 1972.[4]

Was released at the end of the 1974/75 season.[citation needed]

Honours

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Sources

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  • The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)

References

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  1. ^ "Register". Dublin. 7 March 1968. ISSN 0791-5144. Retrieved 17 June 2023 – via The Irish Times.
  2. ^ "Register". Dublin. 20 August 1968. ISSN 0791-5144. Retrieved 17 June 2023 – via The Irish Times.
  3. ^ "Register". Dublin. 25 August 1972. ISSN 0791-5144. Retrieved 17 June 2023 – via The Irish Times.
  4. ^ "Register". Dublin. 6 December 1972. ISSN 0791-5144. Retrieved 17 June 2023 – via The Irish Times.