Colin Falvey
Ireland
Falvey was a trainee and youth player at English clubs Gillingham and Carlisle United, but began his professional career in 2004 with Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland, scoring on his debut vs Athlone Town[1]. He transferred to Kilkenny City prior to the 2007 campaign for a compensation fee because he was under the age of 23, and was made club captain apon arrival. During his time playing in Ireland he attracted interest from Swindon Town, but opted to sign a contract with Otago United in New Zealand under ex Irish international Terry Phelan.
[edit] New Zealand/United States
Falvey spent two years in New Zealand with Otago United, where he was club captain, before signing for the Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Second Division for the 2009 season.
He played 15 games and scored 1 goal for the Hammerheads in 2009,earning him defensive MVP honours and been selected in the league team of the season while also helping them to the 2009 USL Second Division regular season title, before returning to New Zealand to play for YoungHeart Manawatu[4] On February 25, 2010 the Charleston Battery announced the signing of Falvey to a contract for the 2010 season.