Stephen Quinn

Stephen Jude Quinn (born 1 April 1986) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mansfield Town. He has also represented the Republic of Ireland national team. He started his career with League of Ireland club St Patrick's Athletic before moving to Sheffield United in 2005. Quinn made over 200 appearances for the Blades, being their player of the season in 2011 and being in the Football League One PFA Team of the Year 2011–12. In 2012, he moved to Hull City and was a part of the team that won promotion back to the Premier League. Quinn also started the 2014 FA Cup Final against Arsenal. He is known for his set piece taking. Club career St Patrick's Athletic Born in Dublin, Quinn came through the youth set up of St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland. He made his senior debut in a 2–1 loss to Shamrock Rovers on the 23rd of April 2004, which also proved to be his only senior appearance for the club.