Kyle Moran (born 7 June 1987 in

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, Ireland) is an Irish footballer who playing as a forward for

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in the NPL Western Australia. Moran played with

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in his teens but was later released in 2006. Prior to the kick-off of the 2007 League of Ireland season, Moran, aged 19, was invited for a trial at

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. After impressing manager,

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, he signed for the club on 5 February 2007. Under a month later, he was offered on loan to a Shelbourne side in dire need of players for the beginning of the 2007 season due to serious financial problems at the club. Whilst helping out a fellow league-team, it was also hoped by Derry City that the move would aid Moran's fitness and development. On 27 April 2007, Moran scored his first goal for Shelbourne against

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, finishing well after good work from James Chambers. He returned to the

at the end of June but was released after the departure of Pat Fenlon from the Derry job. After a short trial with

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in August 2007, Moran signed a one-year contract with Northern Irish club

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just before the transfer deadline for the 2007–08 season. In January 2008, just six months into his contract with Larne, Moran joined Institute. However, he was on the move again at the start of the 2008–09 season, moving to

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. After a contract dispute with Newry City Moran resigned after 6 months with the club. Prior to the kick-off of the

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season he signed a full-time contract with St.Patricks Athletic F.C after impressing manager Jeff Kenna on trial. He scored his first goal for the club on 27 March at Richmond Park against hometown club

. Moran is now an Estate Agent for Stirling Ackroyd in East London.

References

External links

Kyle Moran on ''CityWeb''
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moran, Kyle 1987 births Living people Sportspeople from Dundalk Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Shelbourne F.C. players Manchester United F.C. players Derry City F.C. players Larne F.C. players Institute F.C. players Newry City F.C. players St Patrick's Athletic F.C. players League of Ireland players Association footballers from County Louth Men's association football forwards