Derek James Monaghan (born 20 January 1959) is an English former footballer who played as a forward for West Bromwich Albion, Port Vale, and Redditch United.
Career Monaghan started his career at West Bromwich Albion in 1979, having won seven caps for England Youth in 1977. During a five-year stay, he scored two goals in 19 First Division matches. He suffered with knee injuries at The Hawthorns. After two years on the sidelines, he returned to action in time to score a winning goal against Arsenal at Highbury in December 1983; however, he was again struck down by injury a week later. He played under four different managers: Ron Atkinson, Ronnie Allen, Ron Wylie, and Johnny Giles, before joining John Rudge's Port Vale in July 1984. He played seven Fourth Division and two cup games in the 1984–85 season, but suffered badly with injuries. He was given a free transfer in May 1985 and moved on to Redditch United. United won promotion out of the Southern Football League Midland Division in 1985–86.
Post-retirement After retiring as a footballer, Monaghan set up his own financial consultancy business in Warwickshire.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWest Bromwich Albion1979–80First Division400010501980–81First Division400010501981–82First Division8110211121982–83First Division000000001983–84First Division31000031Total1921041243Port Vale1984–85Fourth Division70002090
Honours Redditch United Southern Football League Midland Division second-place promotion: 1985–86
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