JOHN O’SULLIVAN’S EIGHT-YEAR association with Blackburn Rovers has come to an end after the winger and the Championship club mutually agreed to terminate his contract.
O’Sullivan, who joined Blackburn from Belvedere at the age of 15, made just six first-team appearances for the Ewood Park outfit.
The 23-year-old was sent out on loan to the likes of Barnsley, Rochdale and — most recently — Accrington Stanley, for whom he has played 25 times this season. It’s understood that Accrington are keen to sign O’Sullivan to a permanent deal now that he is free to join a new club.
“The club would like to thank John for his hard work and dedication during his time at Ewood Park and wishes him every success for his future career,” Blackburn Rovers said in a statement.
O’Sullivan, who has represented the Republic of Ireland up as far as U21 level, thanked Blackburn in a message posted on Twitter.
He said: “Having been with Blackburn Rovers since I’m 15 years old and coming up through the academy with many ups and downs, at this stage of my career I’ve made the decision to leave the club by mutual consent.
“I would just like to thank everyone at Blackburn for giving me the opportunity and a special thanks to all the staff in the background for your hard work throughout these years.
“I wish the club all the best in the future.”
Player should respect fans. Fans pay to see football. Yes i know certain fans are bad. But not all. It’s the ugly side of sports i hate. Celebrate with your fans not bringing hate to others
@Simon Dwyer: You could forgive the player as his own fans had United jerseys on, he was confused.
Used to work in Tallaght near the stadium. There are always “fracas”.
@Ashling Fenton: that’s because of rovers
@John O Reilly: that’s soccer for ya!
@Ashling Fenton: I’ve been to Tallaght Stadium to watch Rovers, ROI U/21’s, WNT, Dundalk during their European run & now Pats. Have to say, never once seen a fracas involving fans. Mad the different perceptions people have!
@Rosco Bosco: hi rugby goy
@Rosco Bosco: Football. Unless you’re an American and if so I apologise.
@Niall Hollywood: or Irish or Australian
Irish soccer disgraces itself again. Is this even news anymore
@david lydon: There was a bit of handbags between players at the end of a tense game. Hardly Irish soccer disgracing itself now…