Extradition sought for ex-League of Ireland player accused of injuring opponent

The authorities in Northern Ireland have charged Ken Oman with gross bodily harm at a game between his club Portadown FC and Cliftonville

Ken Oman (right) playing for Shamrock Rovers in 2013. He also played for Derry City, Bohemian FC and St Patrick's Athletic. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

A decorated former League of Ireland soccer player has appeared before the High Court in Dublin on foot of an extradition warrant issued by the authorities in Northern Ireland.

Kenneth Joseph Oman (aged 41 years) is wanted to stand trial in that jurisdiction arising out of an incident that occurred in a match seven years ago. It is alleged he injured an opponent during the course of a game between the accused's then club Portadown FC, and North Belfast side Cliftonville.