Peter Withnell (born 5 January 1968) is a Northern Irish former association footballer (soccer) and Gaelic footballer.[1]
Early life
editWithnell played football at age eleven before taking a break and playing it again at age fifteen.[2]
Sporting career
editIn Gaelic football, Withnell was part of the Down senior team that won the 1991 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.[3] In Gaelic football, he played as a defender, midfielder and forward.[4]
In association football, Withnell won the League of Ireland Premier Division with Dundalk in the 1994-1995 season.[5] He had previously played for Northern Irish lower league side Kilmore Rec.[6]
References
edit- ^ "The reluctant hero of Gaelic football, Peter Withnell". irishexaminer.com.
- ^ "'To say we didn't deserve an All-Ireland was crass, Down never got credit for '91'". the42.ie.
- ^ "Peter Withnell was 'like a meteorite going across the sky' reflects Pete McGrath". irishnews.com.
- ^ "Injury Brings Peter's Career To Its Knees". The Mirror.
- ^ "10 players who excelled in GAA and domestic soccer". irishmirror.ie.
- ^ "All-Ireland winner Peter Withnell was 'the lease of life' in Dundalk FC's 1995 league win". dundalkdemocrat.ie.
External links
edit- Peter Withnell at Dundalkfcwhoswho.com
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