Playing Career
During his career King played for Dundalk (two spells), Shamrock Rovers (three spells), Home Farm, Bohemians, Valenciennes, Derry City, and Limerick.
He was a substitute on Home Farm's FAI Cup winning side of 1975 as a teenager. He signed for Shamrock Rovers in 1977 from Dundalk playing 19 consecutive games and in 1978 he earned his Football Association coaching badge. He then went to Home Farm before linking up with Bohemians for two seasons, and then it was back to Dundalk. His second stint at Milltown saw him link up with Rovers manager Jim McLaughlin, this time as player/coach. His fiery style of play combined with his great coaching abilities won him two League and one FAI Cup medals with the now resurgent Hoops. He made 76 appearances in this second stint including two in the European Cup.
The call for a fresh challenge saw King move to French second division club Valenciennes where he played for the first team and coached their youths side. In November 1985 he left France to become player-manager at Derry. He had his contract terminated in November 1987.
He played for the Republic of Ireland national football team amateur team that qualified and reached the semi finals of the 1978 UEFA Amateur Cup. In January 1977 he played for the League of Ireland XI team against Italian League B which included Gaetano Scirea.
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