In 1995–96 they reached the first round proper of the UEFA Cup (the last Irish League club to do so), and were beaten by Werder Bremen.
He also played in Ireland for Portadown Celtic and Glenavon.
Donegal Celtic finished the 2004–05 season in 3rd place losing out on a promotion play-off place to Lurgan club Glenavon and also lost the IFA Intermediate Cup final on penalties to the same team at Stangmore Park, Dungannon.
His previous coaches at Glenavon F.C. are backing him to be a success in the English Premier League.