Clifford "Cliff" Byrne (born April 26 1982) is an Irish footballer, currently playing for Scunthorpe United. Born in Dublin, Byrne previously played for Sunderland. He took part in a UEFA 'B' coaching course in summer 2005. He was given the captaincy following the dismissal of previous skipper Izzy Iriekpen He scored 2 goals in the last 2 games of the 2008 - 2009 season, his 89th minute goal against Tranmere Rovers was enough to help Scunthorpe seal the last last play - off place.



