Rob Cornwall
Robert Cornwall (born 16 October 1994) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Cornwall | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bohemians | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2012 | St Patrick's Athletic | ||
| 2012–2013 | Shelbourne | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Shelbourne | 22 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | (0) |
| 2014 | Shamrock Rovers II | 2 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Derry City (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2016–2021 | Bohemians | 112 | (4) |
| 2022–2023 | Northern Colorado Hailstorm | 48 | (3) |
| 2024– | Bohemians | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 February 2024 | |||
Career edit
Cornwall began his career with the youth side for St Patrick's Athletic, before moving to Shelbourne in the summer of 2012.[1][2] In 2013, he played with Shelbourne's first team, making 22 appearances.[3]
In 2014, Cornwall moved to Shamrock Rovers, also spending time on loan with Derry City in 2015.[4]
He moved to Bohemians in December 2016, going on to spend five years with the Bohs and making 130 appearances for the club in all competitions.[5]
In December 2021, it was announced Cornwall would move to the United States to sign with third-tier USL League One side Northern Colorado Hailstorm ahead of their inaugural season in 2022.[6][7]
On 28 December 2023, it was announced that Cornwall would be returning to Bohemians ahead of their 2024 season.[8] On 16 February 2024, Cornwall was substituted off in the first game of the season against Sligo Rovers after suffering an Anterior cruciate ligament injury that would rule him out of action for a long term period.[9]
References edit
- ^ . www.goal.com. Archived from the original on 17 December 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Extratime.com - Extratime.ie - Rob Cornwall". www.extratime.com.
- ^ Rob Cornwall at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Derry sign Cornwall on loan deal". BBC Sport.
- ^ McCormack, Richie. "Rob Cornwall swaps Bohemians for USL newcomers Colorado Hailstorm". OTB Sports.
- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (10 December 2021). "Northern Colorado Unveils Rob Cornwall as First Official Signing". USL League One.
- ^ Donnelly, David (10 December 2021). "'Rockstar' Rob Cornwall leaves Bohs to join Zayed's expansion team in Colorado". DublinLive.
- ^ "Blow for Waterford as Coughlan set for move to England". 28 December 2023 – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ Cooney, Gavin (19 February 2024). "Big blow for Bohs as Rob Cornwall suffers ACL injury". The 42.