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I wrote to Liam via Hibs where he is first team coach to get my cards signed.
Liam O'Brien began his senior career under Billy Young at Bohemians where he was also represented his country at the European Youth Championships in England in May 1983. After only five League appearances, he signed for Shamrock Rovers in September 1983.
After having won his third League of Ireland title with Shamrock Rovers in 1986, and making six appearances in European competition, O'Brien became Ron Atkinson's last signing as manager of Manchester United for an initial fee of £50,000.Alex Ferguson took over from Atkinson as manager in November 1986, and O'Brien made his debut in the 1986–87 season, making nine appearances. The majority of his appearances in the 1987–88 season were as a substitute, and that summer, frustrated by lack of first-team opportunities, he joined Newcastle United in a £275,000 move after 36 appearances & two goals for Manchester United.
His career at St James' Park brought mixed fortunes. O'Brien suffered relegation from the top flight in the 1988–89 season. However, he played a major role as Newcastle won the First Division title in 1993, making 33 appearances and scoring six goals.
O'Brien found himself surplus to requirements as Newcastle rejoined the top flight and subsequently made a £350,000 move to Tranmere Rovers after a successful loan period. After Tranmere, he signed for Cork City, where he played in the UEFA Cup before returning to Bohemians in 2000 as player-coach.
