Darren O'Dea
Born: February 4, 1987 (age 35)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 13st 1lb (83kg)
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
Nationality: 
Irish
IrishPosition: Defender
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2005-2006 | Celtic |
| Senior | 2006-2012 | Celtic |
| → 2009 | Reading (loan) | |
| → 2010-2011 | Ipswich Town (loan) | |
| → 2011-2012 | Leeds United (loan) | |
| 2012-2013 | Toronto | |
| 2014-2015 | Blackpool | |
| 2016-2019 | Dundee | |
| International | 2009-2013 | Republic of Ireland |
Sports Mole has 47 articles about Darren O'Dea. Articles 1 to 40:
Arsenal, Manchester City 'among clubs interested in Celtic wonderkid'
Arsenal and Manchester City are keeping a close eye on 17-year-old Celtic wonderkid Rocco Vata, according to a report.
Oct 22, 18:28
St Mirren boss Oran Kearney defiant over relegation playoff
St Mirren will meet Dundee United in a two-game relegation play-off.
May 18, 16:28
Retiring Darren O'Dea sent off in final match for Dundee
The Dundee centre-back was sent off just 19 minutes into his side's home clash with St Mirren.
May 18, 15:31
St Mirren consigned to relegation play-off despite victory over Dundee
Hamilton's victory consigned Oran Kearney's side to the play-offs.
May 18, 15:22
O'Dea praises influence of the late Tommy Burns as he decides to retire
O'Dea played for Reading, Ipswich, Leeds and Blackpool during his career, as well as Dundee.
May 7, 16:40
Dundee's O'Dea believes they will still be facing Rodgers' Celtic side
Darren O'Dea does not feel interim boss Neil Lennon will have changed too much.
Mar 15, 17:26
O'Dea given two-match ban for role in Hamilton dismissal
The Dundee defender has been suspended for simulation.
Jan 4, 18:15
Report: Darren O'Dea close to Dundee switch
Ex-Celtic centre-back Darren O'Dea is reportedly on the verge of signing a deal with Scottish Premiership side Dundee.
Jan 6, 14:53
Republic of Ireland international Darren O'Dea joins Mumbai City
Republic of Ireland international Darren O'Dea, a free agent after being released by Blackpool at the end of last season, joins Indian Super League outfit Mumbai City.
Jul 13, 22:27
End-of-season report: Blackpool
Sports Mole looks back on a season to forget in the Championship for rockbottom Blackpool.
Jun 16, 10:00
Blackpool release 17 players
Blackpool release 17 players following their relegation from the Championship.
May 19, 11:41
Team News: Dom Telford starts for Blackpool
Dom Telford starts for Blackpool in their final Championship game against Huddersfield Town.
May 2, 12:02
Preview: Blackpool vs. Huddersfield Town
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between already-relegated Blackpool and Huddersfield Town.
Apr 30, 22:07
Preview: Cardiff City vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews the Championship fixture between Cardiff City and Blackpool.
Apr 23, 20:55
Preview: Blackpool vs. Fulham
Sports Mole casts its eye over the Championship meeting between relegated Blackpool and struggling Fulham at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.
Apr 16, 17:59
Half-Time Report: Derby in charge against Blackpool
Derby County ease to a 3-0 half-time lead over Blackpool to move to the brink of a crucial victory.
Apr 14, 20:34
Team News: Chris Martin misses out for Derby County against Blackpool
Chris Martin misses out on a place in the Derby County squad to face Blackpool after aggravating a hamstring problem.
Apr 14, 19:06
Preview: Derby County vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews the Championship match between promotion-chasing Derby County and Blackpool, who have already suffered relegation to League One.
Apr 13, 16:13
Team News: Blackpool welcome back Darren O'Dea for crunch Wigan Athletic clash
Darren O'Dea returns for Blackpool, while Scott Carson reclaims his place in goal for Wigan Athletic in their Championship relegation scrap at Bloomfield Road.
Feb 28, 14:37
Preview: Blackpool vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship basement battle between Blackpool and Wigan Athletic at Bloomfield Road.
Feb 26, 14:14
Preview: Brentford vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between playoff-chasing Brentford and bottom-of-the-table Blackpool at Griffin Park.
Feb 23, 18:38
Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Week
Sports Mole highlights those who stood out on matchday 26 in the Championship.
Jan 19, 17:13
Team News: Nouha Dicko leads Wolverhampton Wanderers line against Blackpool
Wolverhampton Wanderers put their faith in lone striker Nouha Dicko as they welcome travelling Blackpool to Molineux in the Championship.
Jan 17, 14:33
Preview: Blackpool vs. Rotherham United
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between bottom-of-the-table Blackpool and Rotherham at Bloomfield Road.
Dec 27, 18:57
Team News: Changes for Charlton Athletic after Francis Coquelin recall
Francis Coquelin's recall to Arsenal forces Charlton boss Bob Peeters into changes for the Championship visit of Blackpool, who recall captain Tony McMahon.
Dec 13, 14:41
Darren O'Dea joins Championship outfit Blackpool
Championship outfit Blackpool sign Republic of Ireland defender Darren O'Dea until January 4.
Dec 4, 19:53
Preview: Blackpool vs. Birmingham City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of Saturday's clash between Blackpool and Birmingham City.
Dec 4, 16:31
Free agent Chris Eagles training with Blackpool
Former Manchester United winger and current free agent Chris Eagles is reportedly training with Blackpool.
Nov 17, 14:43
Montreal Impact stage second-half comeback
Montreal Impact come from 3-1 down to draw with FC Toronto.
Jul 4, 02:05
Ciaran Clark hopes for Ireland start
Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark hopes that he has earned a starting place in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.
Mar 18, 22:17
Robbie Keane still wants Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane thinks that Giovanni Trapattoni should stay on as manager and is convinced that the squad must stick together to turn their World Cup qualifying campaign around.
Oct 17, 05:21
Republic of Ireland bounce back from Germany defeat
The Republic of Ireland respond to their hammering at the hands of Germany with a 4-1 win over the minnows of the group, the Faroe Islands.
Oct 16, 20:51
Germany hit Republic of Ireland for six
Germany continue their perfect start to their World Cup qualification campaign with a 6-1 win over Republic of Ireland.
Oct 12, 21:40
Giovanni Trapattoni names Ireland team
Giovanni Trapattoni names his Republic of Ireland team for tomorrow's game against Germany at the Aviva Stadium.
Oct 11, 15:14
Darren O'Dea not scared of Germany
Darren O'Dea says that he does not fear Germany ahead of their meeting with the Republic of Ireland.
Oct 10, 07:03
Bolton Wanderers interested in Republic of Ireland's Darren O'Dea?
Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley are reportedly interested in former Celtic defender Darren O'Dea.
Jun 7, 11:56
Kevin Foley: 'Ireland axe was hard to take'
Kevin Foley says that it was "tough" to be given the chop from the Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 squad.
May 30, 09:27
Darren O'Dea misses Republic of Ireland training
Republic of Ireland defender Darren O'Dea misses Monday's training season with a thigh strain, but should be fit for Euro 2012.
May 29, 01:20
Blackpool 1-0 Leeds United
Blackpool boost their play-off hopes with a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Bloomfield Road this evening.
Apr 17, 22:01
Team News: Three changes for Leeds United
Darren O'Dea, Adam Clayton and Paul Connolly all miss out due to suspension.
Apr 6, 13:44
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