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Name: Charles Declan Boyle
Date of Birth: 12.2.74
Birthplace: Killybegs
Nationality: Irish
Height: 6' (183cm)
Position: Central Defender
Signed: 10 January 1995, for £65,000 following a successful trial
International Caps 0
International Goals 0

Celtic Career Review

Signed after a 1 month trial at the instigation of his previous manager at Sligo Rovers, ex-Celt Willie McStay. Had helped Sligo win a treble and subsequently played in the Cup Winner's Cup vs. Club Brugge under McStay's replacement Lawrie Sanchez. On joining he had 8 RoI U18 caps and was Irish Schoolboy of the Year 92/93. He immediately went into the Reserve team and before his release was captain of Reserves. Described as ""in the Barry Smith mould"" by McAdam.
He made it to the first team squad in 96/97 for the game v Dunfermline but the game was called off. He made Reserve App: 42 + 3sub. He made a representative debut in Mick McCarthy's Testimonial against the Republic of Ireland in May 1996.
He was released 5/2/97 and joined Derry City.
He had four spells with Finn Harps helping the Donegal club to promotion to the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division in 2007. Made his debut in March 1992 and was detailed to mark Sam Allardyce, then of Limerick City.
The 35-year-old holds a UEFA 'A' license and has coached teams at his local Killybegs club, St. Catherine's FC, while he has also worked with the Letterkenny Reserves squad in a coaching capacity.
He has recently been appointed football Regional Development Officer for Leitrim with the FAI and retired from senior football at the culmination of the 2008 season. Joined Kildrum Tigers for the 2009 season.

Playing Career

		League Appearances	League Goals
1991/92	Finn Harps	4	0
1992/93	Finn Harps	24	3
1993/94	Sligo Rovers	26	1
1994/95	Sligo Rovers	12	0
	Celtic	0	0
1995/96	Celtic	0	0
1996/97	Celtic	0	0
	Derry City	12	0
1997/98	Finn Harps	30	2
1998/99	Finn Harps	32	0
1999/00	Finn Harps	31	1
2000/01	Finn Harps	7	0
	Omagh Town	?	?
2001/02	Finn Harps	9	0
2002/03	Finn Harps	21	1
2003	Finn Harps	30	1
2004	Finn Harps	29	2
2005	Finn Harps	29	0
2005/06	Letterkenny Rovers	?	?
2006/07	Letterkenny Rovers	?	?
2007	Finn Harps	32	8
2008	Finn Harps	23	0
2009	Kildrum Tigers	?	?

Awards

Republic of Ireland Youth International

Further Links

Profile at the Association of Donegal Celtic Supporters Clubs

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