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Rory Lonergan
Rory James Lonergan (born 1 June 1999) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who last played as a Defender (association football), left back for Hong Kong Premier League club Hong Kong FC (football), HKFC. Club career HKFC Rory was promoted to the senior squad ahead of the 2017-18 season. Personal life Lonergan graduated with a degree in Economics and Politics from Durham University (Collingwood College, Durham, Collingwood College). Career statistics Club ;Notes References External links Yau Yee Football League profile Living people 1999 births English people of Irish descent English men's footballers Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Men's association football defenders Hong Kong First Division League players Hong Kong FC (football) players English expatriate men's footballers English expatriate sportspeople in Hong Kong Republic of Ireland expatriate men's association footballers Irish expatriate sportspeople in H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defender (association Football)
In the sport of association football, a defender is an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring. Centre-backs are usually positioned in pairs, with one full-back on either side to their left and right, but can be played in threes with or without full-backs. Defenders fall into four main categories: centre-back, sweeper, full-back, and wing-back. The centre-back and full-back positions are essential in most modern formations. The sweeper and wing-back roles are more specialised for certain formations dependent on the manager's style of play and tactics. Centre-backs are usually tall and positioned for their ability to win duels in the air. Centre-back The centre-back (also known as a central defender or centre-half, as the modern role of the centre-back arose from the Midfielder#Centre-half, centre-half position) defends in the area directly in front of the goal and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
