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Joe Coll is a Irish semi-professional association footballer and professional gaelic footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Glenea United and Donegal GAA.

Career
Joe Coll began his career with junior club Glenea United. Coll was spotted by a Charlton Athletic scout whilst playing in a tournament in Limerick, and recieved interest from top division sides Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Celtic but was convinced to sign for Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Coll spent the 2011/12 season on loan at midlands club Birmingham City. Coll left Manchester United in 2012, due to the lack of opportunities for youth players at the club. West Bromwich Albion offered Coll a contract, however Coll looked to drop down a division to gain more playing time, and trialled with many British clubs, including Heart of Midlothian, Bury and Tranmere Rovers.

Coll signed for Derry City, in his native country, for the 2013 season. He was released in the New Year.

In January 2014, Coll entered the FIFPro Winter Tournament showcase for unemployed footballers seeking clubs, where he aimed to be spotted by a talent scout from a League of Ireland club. No clubs were interested and instead Coll began a career in Gaelic Football, playing for Donegal GAA, and re-signed for junior association football club Glenea United on a part time basis.