About Iain O'Connell
Born 1970. Iain O'Connell is a British association football coach and association football player.
Iain Andrew O'Connell (born 9 October 1970) is an English former footballer who played as a central defender. He is manager of Great Wakering Rovers.
Playing career After playing for the club as a youth player, O'Connell signed professional terms with hometown club Southend United in 1989. O'Connell made four Football League appearances for the club during the 1989–90 season, before being released.
Managerial career In February 2005, O'Connell was appointed player-manager of Great Wakering Rovers. In the 2007–08 season, O'Connell retired from playing, focusing solely on managing Great Wakering. In February 2010, O'Connell returned to Margate as manager, before leaving in March 2011. He returned as manager of Great Wakering in May 2022.
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Who is Iain O'Connell?
(born 1970)
When was Iain O'Connell born?
Iain O'Connell was born on 9 October 1970 in Southend-on-Sea.
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Iain O'Connell is an association football coach and association football player.
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Iain O'Connell is British.
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