Aaron Callaghan

Aaron Joseph Callaghan (born 8 October 1966) is an Irish football manager and former player. He played in the Football League for Stoke City, Crewe Alexandra, Oldham Athletic and Preston North End.

Playing career Callaghan was born in Dublin and began his career with English club Stoke City progressing through the youth ranks at the Victoria Ground and signed a professional contract in 1984. Due to financial constraints at the club Aaron resigned as manager on 30 August 2008. Aaron was one of the first coaches in Ireland to obtain the UEFA Pro Licence in 2007. He is a coach education tutor for the Football Association of Ireland and sports development officer for Dublin City Council. Aaron has played for the Republic of Ireland U21s and was appointed Rep of Ireland U.14 International Coach for 2 years in 1997.

He was the 1st team coach at UCD and St.Patrick's Athletic before taking over as manager of Bohemians in time for the 2012 season.

Callaghan was appointed as Bohemians manager on 31 December 2011. Despite financial constraints at the club, he led his team to a comfortable midtable finish in a season that included a 4–0 victory over Shamrock Rovers and Bohs' first league win in Tallaght Stadium. He was rewarded for this good season by being offered a two-year contract extension by the Bohs board of directors, which he signed in November 2012. On 15 July 2013 Callaghan was relieved of his duties by the club's board of directors.

On 13 October 2016, Callaghan returned to management in Northern Ireland, taking over at Carrick Rangers. Within a few months at the club, Callaghan saw his side through to their first ever League Cup Final.

Media work In 2015 Aaron Callaghan joined the LeagueofIreland.ie team as a journalist giving the views on a number of topics in the League of Ireland from a manager points of view. Currently still involved in the site.

Career statistics

A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Full Members Cup, Football League Trophy and Football League play-offs.

Honours Crewe Alexandra Football League Fourth Division third-place promotion: 1990–91

Crusaders Irish League: 1994–95, 1996–97 Irish League Cup: 1996–97 Gold Cup: 1995–96

Shelbourne League of Ireland Cup: 1995–96

Dundalk FAI Cup: 2002