Rob Quinn

Robert John Quinn (born 8 November 1976) is a retired professional footballer. He played as midfielder predominantly in the centre but can also play at centre back. He has represented the Republic of Ireland under-21s and Republic of Ireland B team.[2]

For other uses, see Rob Quinn (disambiguation).

Rob Quinn
Personal information
Full name Robert John Quinn[1]
Date of birth (1976-11-08) 8 November 1976
Place of birth Sidcup, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1991–1995 Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1998 Crystal Palace 28 (2)
1998–2001 Brentford 125 (4)
2001–2002 Oxford United 29 (2)
2002–2004 Bristol Rovers 86 (3)
2004–2006 Stevenage Borough 62 (1)
2006–2007 Gravesend & Northfleet 28 (0)
2007–2008 AFC Wimbledon 47 (3)
2008–2009 Welling United 42 (1)
2009–2010 Cray Wanderers 37 (1)
2010–2011 Sevenoaks
Total 484 (17)
National team
1997 Republic of Ireland U21 5 (0)
1997 Republic of Ireland B 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Crystal Palace

Quinn began his career at Crystal Palace, where he came through their youth ranks.[1] Whilst he was learning his trade in the Palace youth team, he was elected captain and led out the team every week to win the Southeast Counties League. His hard work at youth level was recognised by then Crystal Palace manager Dave Bassett, who promoted Quinn to the first team squad which led to him making his debut with fellow youth teammate Danny Boxall on the last game of the season at home against Norwich City in 1996.[3]

Palace were in the play-offs and due to injuries in the first team, Quinn was in the starting line up to face Charlton Athletic in the semi-final in which Crystal Palace won.

Palace were through to the play-off final at Wembley, due to players still being on the injury list Quinn was again picked to start against Leicester City.[2] Palace lost and were forced to carry on in the First Division for the 1996–97 season, where under Dave Bassett, Quinn was a regular in the team making 24 appearances and scoring two goals.[4] Later on that season Bassett left and Steve Coppell was brought in, with Quinn falling down the pecking order.[4] Quinn made his first and only appearance in the Premier League on 27 September 1997 in a home match against Bolton, coming on as a substitute after 72 minutes for Kevin Muscat.[5]

Later career

After spells with Brentford, Oxford United, Bristol Rovers and several non-league clubs (most recently AFC Wimbledon and Welling United) he signed with Cray Wanderers for their inaugural season in the Isthmian Premier League for 2009–10.[6][7][8] Quinn joined Kent League side Sevenoaks as a player-coach for the 2010–11 season.[9]

As of March 2019, Quinn was a coach at Crystal Palace, with responsibility for the under-16 side.[10]

References
  1. "Rob Quinn". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  2. "Rob Quinn". 11v11.com. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  3. "Robert QUINN – League appearances. – Crystal Palace FC". Sporting Heroes. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  4. "Rob Quinn | Football Stats | No Club | Season 1996/1997 | 1995–2008 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  5. "Rob Quinn | Football Stats | No Club | Season 1997/1998 | 1995–2008 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  6. "Rob Quinn | Football Stats | No Club | Age 41 | 1995–2008 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  7. "AFC Wimbledon | Player Profile | Robert Quinn". wimbledonheritage.co.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  8. "BoroGuide | Stevenage Players | Rob Quinn". www.boroguide.co.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  9. "I am confident we can build on success, says new boss Levett | Kentish Football". Kentish Football. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  10. "Issott: Israel showed U19s new side to life". cpfc.co.uk. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
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