Paul Byrne

[Southampton Shrimper]

Does anyone know what happened to young Mr Byrne since he left us?

It's just that I was flicking through my new copy of the Sky Sports Football Yearbook, by the usually reliable Jack and Glenda Rollin, when I had a bit of a shock. Because, according to them, he never left, and he's still with us!! He's there in the list of Southend players, sandwiched between Tesfaye Bramble and Anthony Clark (who he?). Admittedly, he's not done much for us, as the book lists each player's appearances and goals on a season-by-season basis. So, season 1997-98, 10 appearances, 0 goals. Every season from 1998-99 to 2004-05 is then listed as 0 apps, 0 goals. I then checked the yearbook from the previous three seasons and there he was, just sitting in the list, not playing. With all that inactivity I daren't think how large he has become now!!

Has he really been kept on the books for the last seven seasons, making not one single appearance? I think we should be told!!

 

[Xàbia Shrimper]

It's because we still hold his registration after a dispute over contracts; he actually left in May 1998. It technically means he can't play for any other club in the Football League in England, although there was some talk a couple of years ago of rescinding such restriction when Carlisle United wanted to sign him. Last heard of playing for Dundalk in Ireland ...

WS

PS - He's not that "young"!

 

[The Colours Between]

anyone know what became of him?

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

There's this from 4 & a half years ago: -

Scotsman article

Victor WATSON ? ? ?
I didn't know Fat Baz had tried to buy Byrne off us!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

There's this from 4 & a half years ago: -

Scotsman article

Victor WATSON ? ? ?
I didn't know Fat Baz had tried to buy Byrne off us!

The phrase "warblings of a Guinness-addled moon-hopper" springs to mind.

Also, I think Judas had been sacked by then.

 

[Plumstix]

The phrase "warblings of a Guinness-addled moon-hopper" springs to mind.

Also, I think Judas had been sacked by then.

I like the way the calls Jobson Vic Watson. Probably so beered up at the Hall he didn't know anyone's names.

 

[DTS]

anyone know what became of him?

he was blasted into space in 2004 by Nasa and is now working as a satelite.

 

[Leeboy]

he's working on Yarmouth seafront as a bouncy castle

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Used to drink with him and Ronnie and the pair of them liked the beer rather more than the footy!!!

 

[CyrilSneer]

One of my favourite players at Roots Hall at the time. After leaving the blues he went back to his native Ireland, playing for several clubs including Glenavon, Bohemians and St Patricks Athletic, winning the double with Bohemians in 2001
He is now managing the Dublin bus companies football team, Dublin Bus F.C

 

[Andy_S]

The talented, yet tubby and lazy, Irish midfield wizard is about to take over as Manager of Hemel Hempstead Town.

 

[Napster]

New manager of Hemel Hempstead

http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=56727

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

New manager of Hemel Hempstead

http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=56727

Sort it out Naps!

That link is for the James Lindie story. I shall now go to the James Lindie thread to try and find out what division Hemel Hempstead are in.

 

[Napster]

http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=55906

 

[Napster]

.................

 

[Napster]

Nice quote from Byrne

"I want to strengthen the squad," said Byrne (pictured). "I want to make sure nobody becomes complacent before the end of the season. Everyone is going to be fighting for their shirt."

"They are going to be given a job to do for the club. If they don't want to play there, then they are not going to play at all.

"I have explained to the lads that we can either pick ourselves up and finish the season well, or lay down and die. And I'm not one for laying down and dying."

"Myself and Dave will sit down, and if it's good for the club and its good for me I will be looking forward to taking charge of the team for next season.

"I may not have much managerial experience, but I have played under managers including Liam Brady, Lou Macari and Ronnie Whelan.

"I know what the game's about. I've played in the European Cup and the UEFA Cup - I know what it takes to be a winner and what it takes to fight a relegation battle.

"I'm going to take what I have learned and transfer it to the lads at Hemel Hempstead Town

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

LOL.

Check out the picture as well, he looks about 16 (yes, years not stone).

 

[Streaky]

"I may not have much managerial experience, but I have played under managers including Liam Brady, Lou Macari and Ronnie Whelan.

Thats nothing to be proud of.........

 

[canveyshrimper]

Was in the Far Post bar pre match today, he was quite pleased to be recognised, he also eschewed alcoholic beverages.

 

[bertiebigbanana]

Was in the Far Post bar pre match today, he was quite pleased to be recognised, he also eschewed alcoholic beverages.

Top marks for that word CS!