Coleraine F.C. Squad Details

Playing Squad 1995-96

David O'Hare (goalkeeper): Aged 23. Has been Coleraine's regular keeper for the past three seasons. Formerly with the University of Ulster club at Coleraine, Davy has represented the British Universities team.
Wesley Lamont (goalkeeper): Joined Coleraine from Linfield at the start of the season. The Ballymena man spent 6 years at Windsor Park, during which time he played for Northern Ireland.
Robbie Brunton (full back): One of three signings from Sligo Rovers in the close-season. He has had a spell at Stoke City and was selected at left back in last year's FAI All-Star team.
Oliver McAuley (full back): The 31-year old signed from Carrick Rangers just after Kenny Shiels moved from Taylor's Avenue to the Showgrounds. Web Page Player of the Month for October.
Stuart Clanachan (defender): The Coleraine teenager has progressed well since signing professional forms a year ago. A former captain of the Northern Ireland under-18 team.
Brendan Aspinall (central defender): Another of the close-season captures from Sligo. A promising central defender who has had a spell with Huddersfield Town. Web Page Player of the Month for September.
Paul Gaston (central defender): Made his senior debut in 1990, but really blossomed when switched from center forward to central defence by Felix Healy. Almost unloaded to Limavady by the tactical genius Billy Sinclair. Web Page Player of the Month for November.
Stephen Young (central defender/midfielder): Joined Coleraine after spells with Larne and Ballymena United. The 27- year old is a no-nonsense player who represented Northern Ireland at under-15 level.
Eamon Doherty (midfield): One of the club's most consistent and versatile performers who has settled in well since joining from Omagh two years ago. The 21 year old has attracted attention from cross-channel clubs. Joint Web Page Player of the Month for August.
Conor McKeever (midfielder): A versatile 20-year old picked up by Kenny Shiels from Portadown where he was unable to claim a regular place in the first team.
Pat McAllister (midfielder): The 24-year old is team captain this year. He joined from Cliftonvile last season for a club record fee of Ł32,500. He was an instant hit with the fans and played a big role in the First Division championship campaign.
Michael Surgeon (midfielder): The 30-year old was formerly with Distillery (twice), Portadown and Bangor before signing for Coleraine last season. Football Writers Player of the Month for August when he also shared the Web Page Player of the Month.
Johnny McIvor (winger): The 23-year old Wizard of Newbuildings has been in the squad since Jim Platt's reign in the late 80's. Enjoyed his most consistent season last year with 9 goals from 35 appearances.
Greg O'Dowd (winger): The Dubliner jouned Coleraine from Shamrock Rovers and fitted in well to the team scoring 9 goals from 18 appearances.
Lindsay Curry (midfielder): 27-year-old former Linfield, Larne and Ballymena midfielder who was Ulster Young Player of the Year in 1989 but seemed to have drifted out of the game after falling out of favour at Ballymena.
Sammy Shiels (striker): Re-joined his brother Kenny after the start of last season, leaving Carrick for Tobermore United before arriving at the Showgrounds where he ended up as top scorer with 29 goals. The 30-year old has also played for Ballymena, Ards and Dungannon Swifts.
David McCallan (striker): The 26-year old former Carrick, Linfield, Port Vale, Bangor and Portadown goalscorer cost Coleraine Ł32,000 last season - his fee set by an Irish League tribunal after Bangor and Coleraine failed to agree a price. He has had a spell in Australian football, and has represented Northern Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels.
Danny Shipp (striker): A 20-year old signing from West Ham where he was top scorer in the reserve team. Formerly on loan to Glenavon where he made a sizable impact, Danny cost an initial Ł15,000 for a 2.5 year deal.