Galway United F.C.

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Galway United

Full name

Galway United Football Club

Nickname(s)

The Tribesmen

Founded

1937

Ground

Terryland Park, Galway,
County Galway

Capacity

5,500 (1780 seats)

Chairman

John Fallon

Manager

Tony Cousins

League

Eircom Premier Division

2006

3rd (Eircom First Division)





Home colours





Away colours

Galway United F.C. was founded as Galway Rovers in 1937. Galway first joined the League of Ireland in 1977. Galway Rovers made its league of Ireland debut in Terryland Park, Galway, against St. Patricks Athletic on the August 28 of that year. The club currently play in the Premier Division (the upper of the two tiers in the league).

1 History
2 Honours
3 Current squad
4 Noted Former Players
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] History

"The Tribesmen" as Galway United are known won the FAI Cup in 1991, and Football League of Ireland Cup in 1985-86 and 1996-97. The clubs best league finish to date was runners up to Shamrock Rovers in 1985-86. They were First Division champions in 1992-93, runners-up in 1999 and won the First Division Shield in 1992-93 and 1996-97. Galway United have played in UEFA competitions on three occasions, losing their first game on each occasion.

Competition	Year	Opponent
Cup Winners Cup	1985-86	Lyngby
Cup Winners Cup	1991-92	Odense
UEFA Cup	1986-87	Groningen

Some legendary players over the years have graced the famous Maroon Jersey and the turf of Terryland Park. One of Galways most famous footballing sons is Eamonn "Chick" Deacy. Eamonn was considered a local journeyman player, but through sheer persistence and dedication he convinced Aston Villa F.C. to give him a trial which led to five successful seasons with the club. During his time with Villa, Eamonn won a League Medal during their successful 1980-81 Championship winning season. Also former Italy international Fernando De Napoli became assistant manager for Galway United for a brief period in 1998. The year 2006 looked hopeful for United but a title-challenging year ended sadly as the team failed on the final hurdle. In December 2006 the FAI announced that Galway United had been invited to participate in the new FAI eircom National League Premier Division following a successful application process. By doing so they contraversially beat Dundalk F.C. and Waterford United F.C. to the Premier Division spot. Four players were chosen in the First Division team of the year (Raffael Cretaro, Ciaran Foley, Conor Gethins & Derek O'Brien). Plans were also unveiled for a new stand at Terryland Park.

[edit] Honours

FAI Cup: 1
- 1991
League Cup: 2
- 1985-86, 1996-97

[edit] Current squad

Nationality given from place of birth

No.		Position	Player
		GK	Dimitris Brinias
		GK	Alan Gough
		GK	Gary Rogers
		DF	Billy Clery
		DF	Wesley Charles
		DF	Alan Keane
		DF	Liam McKenna
		DF	Regillio Nooitmeer
		DF	Phillip Reilly
		MF	David Cooke
		MF	Ciaran Foley

No.		Position	Player
		MF	Colm James
		MF	John Lester
		MF	Derek O’Brien
		MF	John Russell
		MF	Shane Tracy
		FW	Chris Armstrong
		FW	Alan Murphy
		FW	Barry Moran
		FW	Stephen O'Flynn
		FW	Derek Glynn

[edit] Noted Former Players

Eamonn "Chick" Deacy- Aston Villa 1979-84 & 4 Rep of Ireland Caps
Paul McGee - 16 Rep of Ireland Caps
Frank Worthington - 8 England caps

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

FAI National League 2007
FAI Premiership
Bohemian \| Bray Wanderers \| Cork City \| Derry City \| Drogheda United \| Galway United
Longford Town \| Shamrock Rovers \| Sligo Rovers \| St. Patrick's Athletic \| UCD \| Waterford United
FAI First Division
Athlone Town \| Cobh Ramblers \| Dundalk \| Finn Harps \| Kildare County
Kilkenny City \| Limerick 37 \| Monaghan United \| Shelbourne \| Wexford Youths