Lee Carsley

Lee Kevin Carsley (born 28 February 1974) is a former professional football midfielder. In a playing career lasting 17 years, he is best remembered for his spells in the Premier League and Football League with Everton and Derby County. Although born in Birmingham, England, Carsley represented the Republic of Ireland at international level. After retiring from playing in 2011, he entered coaching with Coventry City.

Club career

Derby County

A defensive midfielder, Carsley began his career with Division One side Derby County and made his debut in a 6–1 Anglo-Italian Cup group stage victory over Cesena on 6 September 1994. He went on to become a regular fixture in the team during the 1994–95 and 1995–96 seasons, making 37 appearances and scoring two goals in the latter campaign to help the Rams to a second-place finish and promotion to the Premiership. Carsley made 30 appearances during his first season in the top-flight as the club consolidated its position with a 12th-place finish. He remained at Pride Park until March 1999 and departed Derby having made 166 appearances and scored five goals for the club.