Brian Flood (born 22 June 1971) is an Irish former footballer who played as a defender and midfielder for
Shelbourne in the
League of Ireland
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.
Career
Flood made his League of Ireland debut for Shelbourne on 3 September 1989 and scored the goal that wrapped up Shels first league title for thirty years when the title was secured in Dundalk in 1992.
In the 1996
FAI Cup
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Final against
St. Patrick's Athletic
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he took over as goalkeeper after
Alan Gough was sent off after just twenty minutes. At the time only three subs were allowed and manager
Damien Richardson chose not to put a goalkeeper on the bench. Flood performed heroically and helped Shels secure a 1–1 draw and returned to his usual outfield role for the replay which Shels won 2–1.
References
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Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
Living people
Shelbourne F.C. players
Shamrock Rovers F.C. players
League of Ireland players
1971 births
Men's association football midfielders