# Darren Forsyth

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**Darren Forsyth** (born 21 January 1988) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a [forward](/source/Forward_(association_football)) for [Warrenpoint Town](/source/Warrenpoint_Town_F.C.) in the [NIFL Premiership](/source/NIFL_Premiership).

## Career

### Early career

He started his playing career with [St Josephs Boys AFC](/source/St_Josephs_Boys_AFC) Sallynoggin before moving to [Cherry Orchard](/source/Cherry_Orchard_F.C.). During his time at Cherry Orchard, he played in the Cup[which?] where they were defeated by Manchester United. After finishing the Cherry Orchard season, he signed for UCD. He represented his county and province in several representative teams throughout the years, and was also selected for the Irish schools team in 2006 where he earned 6 caps. In 2006, he moved to [UCD](/source/University_College_Dublin_A.F.C.) and was called up to the first team in 2007.

### College

After completing the [Leaving Certificate](/source/Irish_Leaving_Certificate), Forsyth moved to [UCD](/source/University_College_Dublin_A.F.C.) on a scholarship in August 2006. He played for the under-21s, finishing as the team's top scorer in 2006. In mid-2007, he made his senior debut against [Longford Town](/source/Longford_Town_F.C.). He also played for the college in both the Harding Cup and the Collingwood Cup, winning both competitions. Forsyth scored in both finals, twice[1] in the [Harding Cup](/source/Harding_Cup) and once in the [Collingwood Cup](/source/Collingwood_Cup). He received the player of the tournament and top scorer award in the Harding Cup. Although he dropped out of his Arts course, he continued to play for the college team while pursuing a professional career.

### Career to date

Forsyth began his senior career at [UCD](/source/University_College_Dublin_A.F.C.). In 2007, he represented the Irish under-19s team in the Oporto Tournament in Portugal, earning two caps against Portugal and Ukraine. He also played for the UCD under-18s team, which reached the semi-final; Forsyth scored several goals in the competition. He also represented the Irish universities team. Forsyth was a leading figure for UCD's under-21 squad during the first half of the 2007 season before breaking into the first team. He helped UCD win the Under-21 League of Ireland, defeating [St. Patrick's Athletic](/source/St_Patrick's_Athletic_F.C.) after a [penalty shootout](/source/Penalty_shootout_(association_football)) on 15 November 2007 in the final at [Belfield Park](/source/Belfield_Park).[2]

On 28 July 2008, Forsyth signed for [Shelbourne](/source/Shelbourne_F.C.).[3] He made his Shelbourne debut on 1 August 2008 against [Athlone Town](/source/Athlone_Town_A.F.C.) at [Tolka Park](/source/Tolka_Park), scoring two goals in a 3–3 draw.[4] Forsyth scored five goals in 11 appearances for Shels during the 2008 season, helping the club to a second-place finish in the First Division. Despite initially re-signing for Shels for the 2009 season, he was released by the club on 9 February 2009 and signed for Premier Division club [Bray Wanderers](/source/Bray_Wanderers_A.F.C.)[5] He made his Bray Wanderers debut against [Shamrock Rovers](/source/Shamrock_Rovers_F.C.) on 6 March 2009 at the [Carlisle Grounds](/source/Carlisle_Grounds). He made 10 league and cup appearances during his six-month spell with Bray.

Forsyth appeared for [Gateshead](/source/Gateshead_F.C.) in a trial against [Sunderland](/source/Sunderland_A.F.C.) on 18 July 2009, scoring one of the four goals in a 4–1 victory.[6] He also appeared and scored in Gateshead's 4–0 win over [Durham City](/source/Durham_City_A.F.C.) three days later.[7] On 27 July 2009, Bray Wanderers announced Forsyth's signing for Gateshead.[8] After being limited to 5 appearances in three months at Gateshead, Forsyth joined [Dunston UTS](/source/Dunston_UTS_F.C.) on a month-long loan at the end of October 2009, making his debut against [Bedlington Terriers](/source/Bedlington_Terriers_F.C.) on 31 October 2009.[9] Gateshead released Forsyth on 1 February 2010.[10]

Forsyth returned to Ireland following his release and re-joined former club [Shelbourne](/source/Shelbourne_F.C.) for their 2010 First Division campaign.[11] After establishing himself in Shels' first team during the early stages of the 2010 season, Forsyth fell out of favour and primarily played in their reserve team in the A Championship until his release by the club on 17 August 2010.[12] In his second spell at Shelbourne, Forsyth made 8 league and cup appearances, scoring three goals.

Forsyth returned to semi-professional football on 1 September 2014, signing an initial short-term deal at [NIFL Premiership](/source/NIFL_Premiership) club and [2013–14 Irish Cup](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Irish_Cup) winners [Glenavon](/source/Glenavon_F.C.) as a replacement for emigrating forward [Guy Bates](/source/Guy_Bates). After making five league appearances for the club, Forsyth was released by Glenavon on 2 January 2015. He eventually joined fellow [NIFL Premiership](/source/NIFL_Premiership) club [Warrenpoint Town](/source/Warrenpoint_Town_F.C.). Forsyth is now retired from professional football and plays amateur football for Firhouse Clover in the Leinster Senior League.

## Honours

**UCD**

- [League of Ireland U21 Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_U21_Division) (1): 2007

## References

1. ["UCD Win Harding Cup for Third Year in a Row"](http://www.ucd.ie/sport/news_140207_soccer.html). UC Sport News. 13 February 2007.

1. [UCD Claim Dr. Tony O' Neill Trophy after Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out in Belfield](http://www.ucd.ie/sport/news_161107_soccer21final.html) → www.ucd.ie/sport

1. [Open letter from the Board of Management](http://www.shelbournefc.com/news.php?id=960) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309103525/http://www.shelbournefc.com/news.php?id=960) 9 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine → www.shelbournefc.com

1. [Shelbourne 3–3 Athlone Town](http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/0801/shelbourne_athlonetown.html)[dead link] → www.rte.ie

1. ["Bray sign Forsyth to complete squad"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110721130509/http://www.loi.ie/index.php/clubs/premier-division/bray-wanderers/latest-news/258-bray-sign-forsyth-to-complete-squad). *Official Website of the League of Ireland, February 2009*. Archived from [the original](http://www.loi.ie/index.php/clubs/premier-division/bray-wanderers/latest-news/258-bray-sign-forsyth-to-complete-squad) on 21 July 2011.

1. ["Gateshead 4 – 1 Sunderland XI"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090724021241/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/report.php?i=1333). Gateshead FC. 18 July 2009. Archived from [the original](http://gateshead-fc.com/report.php?i=1333) on 24 July 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2009.

1. ["Durham City 0 – 4 Gateshead"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090723153233/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/report.php?i=1335). Gateshead FC. 21 July 2009. Archived from [the original](http://gateshead-fc.com/report.php?i=1335) on 23 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.

1. ["Forsyth to join Gateshead FC"](http://www.braywanderers.ie/index.php?id=600&backPID=559&tt_news=767). Bray Wanderers AFC. 27 July 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2009.[dead link]

1. ["Dunston UTS v Bedlington Terriers Match Report"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100227063521/http://www.dunston-uts-fc.myby.co.uk/vbt.htm). Dunston UTS FC. 31 October 2009. Archived from [the original](http://www.dunston-uts-fc.myby.co.uk/vbt.htm) on 27 February 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2009.

1. ["Three in – two out on transfer deadline day"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100205134637/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2609/three-in-two-out-on-transfer-deadline-day). Gateshead FC. 1 February 2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2609/three-in-two-out-on-transfer-deadline-day) on 5 February 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2010.

1. [Dermot Signs Three](http://www.shelbournefc.com/news.php?id=1426) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120324045636/http://www.shelbournefc.com/news.php?id=1426) 24 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine www.shelbournefc.com

1. [Stephen Paisley signs for the Reds](http://www.shelbournefc.com/news.php?id=1602) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120817225756/http://www.shelbournefc.com/news.php?id=1602) 17 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine www.shelbournefc.com

## External links

- [Darren Forsyth's profile at www.shelbournefc.com](http://www.shelbournefc.com/players.php?playerid=1238) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309103537/http://www.shelbournefc.com/players.php?playerid=1238) 9 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- [Darren Forsyth's profile at www.ucdsoccer.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20080602083834/http://www.ucdsoccer.com/darrenforsyth.php)

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