Geoff Dwyer

Geoff Dwyer
Personal information
Place of birth Sydney, Australia[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Parramatta FC
2003 Penang FA
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Geoff Dwyer is a former professional footballer who last played for Penang FA of the Malaysia Super League.

Early life

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As a child, he dreamed of becoming a professional footballer.[2]

Penang

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Designing for a living in Australia, Dwyer lined up for Parramatta FC of the National Premier Leagues NSW until Malaysian club Penang offered him a contract.[2] On the recommendations of Guinean Balla Conde, Dwyer flew to Penang, forming a partnership with captain Chee Wan Hoe on trial there.[2][1] Finally, in mid January 2003, the defender officially became the property of Penang,[3] missing the preseason quadrangular tournament in Singapore but available for the Charity Shield.[3] Within the space of five days, Penang had three friendlies, with Dwyer scoring in a 1–1 tie with second-tier side Kelantan SKMK.[1] In the 2003 Charity Shield, he played his first competitive match for the club versus Selangor,[1] scoring the game's only goal.[4] Failure to advance in the 2003 Malaysia Cup catalyzed Penang to not extend the Australian's contract in September.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Other Sports: Dwyer settles down and declares himself ready for big match - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  2. ^ a b c "Other Sports: Aussie deal hit a minor $nag - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  3. ^ a b "Other Sports: Waiting over for Penang - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  4. ^ "Other Sport: Dwyer makes dream debut | The Star".
  5. ^ "Other Sports: Penang won't extend Romero and Dywer's contracts - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.