Gary Dicker

Gary Dicker
Personal information
Full nameGary Richard Perry Dicker[1]
Date of birth31 July 1986
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Carlisle United
Number10
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2004–2007UCD AFC69(5)
2007→ Birmingham City (loan)0(0)
2007–2009Stockport County48(0)
2009→ Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)9(1)
2009–2013Brighton & Hove Albion129(4)
2013–2014Rochdale10(1)
2014Crawley Town11(0)
2014–Carlisle United19(1)
National team
2005Republic of Ireland U192(0)
2006Republic of Ireland U214(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:54, 24 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Gary Richard Perry Dicker (born 31 July 1986) is an Irish footballer. Dicker plays as a midfielder and currently plays for Carlisle United.

Club career

University College Dublin

Born in Dublin, Dicker began his career at League of Ireland side UCD. He joined from his local junior club Cherry Orchard and was gradually introduced into the first team through substitute appearances towards the latter end of UCD's successful 2004 First Division campaign. Gary progressed his way into a regular starting position the following season and successfully partnered Tony McDonnell in central midfield for the 2005 and 2006 Premier Division seasons. During his time at UCD he earned underage honours for Ireland at U-19 and U-21 level.

In the 2006 League of Ireland close season he spent a loan spell at Championship side Birmingham City, but he never made it past the reserve team. He made his debut for the Birmingham City reserves against Stoke City Reserves, which Birmingham won 3–0. The Birmingham reserve team coach, Keith Bertschin, described Dicker as a 'very decent player. He's a good technical player, who can see and put in some lovely weighted passes and is decent with both feet'.

Stockport County

He officially signed for Stockport County on 29 May 2007, for a fee of just £40,000. He signed a contract until 1 July 2010.[2] He played a regular part in Stockport's 2007–08 League Two campaign and took part in a promotion for the second time in his career as County successfully negotiated their way into League One via the playoffs.

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 26 March 2009, Dicker initially joined League One side Brighton & Hove Albion on loan for the remainder of the season,[3] where he made nine appearances for the Seagulls, scoring one goal during this spell. On 25 June 2009, Dicker, joined Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract.[4] On 28 April 2011, having helped Brighton secure promotion to the Championship, Dicker was rewarded with a two-year contract extension.[5]

Dicker, alongside Vicente and Marcos Painter were released at the expiration of their contracts on 16 May 2013.[6]

Rochdale (loan)

On 13 September 2013, Dicker joined Rochdale on an initial five-month deal.[7]

Crawley Town (loan)

On 23 January 2014, Dicker joined Crawley Town for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.[8]

Carlisle United

On 27 June 2014, Dicker signed a two-year deal with League Two side Carlisle United.[9]

Honours

Stockport County
Brighton & Hove Albion

References

  1. ↑ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. p. 118. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  2. ↑ "DEAL DONE". Stockport County, 29 May 2007.
  3. ↑ Dicker Deal Done, Seagulls World, 26 March 2009. Retrieved 26 March 2009
  4. ↑ Duo Sign on the Dotted Line, Seagulls World, 25 June 2009. Retrieved 25 June 2009
  5. ↑ New Deals for Midfield Duo, "Seagulls World", 28 April 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011
  6. ↑ "Brighton release Gary Dicker, Marcos Painter & Vicente". 16 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  7. ↑ http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/article/dicker-signs-1051024.aspx
  8. ↑ "Reds sign Dicker". Crawley Town FC. 23 January 2013.
  9. ↑ "Carlisle United: Gary Dicker and Billy Paynter join Cumbrians". BBC Sport. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.

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