John Rogers (footballer)
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John Rogers was an Irish
soccer player during the 1970s.
John played for Bohemians amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland
. He came through the youth ranks at Bohs alongside David Mason
and Ken McGlynn
.
Rogers also won caps for Republic of Ireland
at underage level. His older brother Eamonn
won full international caps for Ireland.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
soccer player during the 1970s.
John played for Bohemians amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
. He came through the youth ranks at Bohs alongside David Mason
David Mason
David Mason was an English orchestral, solo and session trumpet player. He played the flugelhorn for the premiere of Ralph Vaughan Williams's ninth symphony and the piccolo trumpet solo on The Beatles' song "Penny Lane"....
and Ken McGlynn
Ken McGlynn
Ken McGlynn was an Irish soccer player during the 1960s and 1970s.A classy defender, he played for Bohemians amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland and made 2 appearances for Bohs in European competition...
.
Rogers also won caps for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
at underage level. His older brother Eamonn
Eamonn Rogers
Eamonn Rogers is an international Irish footballer, who played for Blackburn Rovers F.C in the English Football League as a midfielder, defender and forward.-Career:...
won full international caps for Ireland.