Ross Gaynor
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ross Leon Gaynor | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Ardee, County Louth, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left back Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Cork City | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Millwall | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007-2008 | Millwall | 3 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Sutton United F.C. (loan) | ? | (?) |
| 2008 | Cobh Ramblers | 14 | (6) |
| 2009 | Sporting Fingal | 14 | (3) |
| 2009 | → Drogheda United (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2010-2011 | Dundalk | 63 | (8) |
| 2012-2014 | Sligo Rovers | 64 | (2) |
| 2014- | Cork City | 18 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| Republic of Ireland U17 | |||
| Republic of Ireland U19 | |||
| 2007 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 2 | (2) |
| 2010 | Republic of Ireland U23 | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:56, 3 April 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Ross Leon Gaynor (born 9 September 1987) from Ardee, County Louth is an Irish professional footballer, who currently plays for Cork City.
Club career
Ross began his career in football in the underage system of Irish Meath and District League club Ardee Celtic.
Ross made his name when he won the Golden Boot in the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland when he was just 14 .Ross had trials with Manchester City and Aston Villa but opted to sign for Millwall F.C . He began his career with Millwall and joined Sutton United on loan in 2007 but was released at the end of the 2007-2008 season, subsequently joining Cobh Ramblers. Gaynor signed for Sporting Fingal in December 2008 for the season, but joined Drogheda United on loan in July 2009. On the 9th of February 2010 he signed for Dundalk.[1]
In December 2011, Gaynor signed for League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers.[2] Despite starting out on the wing he eventually settled into the left back position due to an injury to regular left back Iarfhlaith Davoren. He was an important part of the defence that secured a first league title in 35 years for Rovers while also providing several assists.
He made a good start to the 2013 season again in the left-back position and scored his first league goal for the club in the home win over Derry City. An injury towards the end of the year restricted his appearances but he added an FAI Cup winners' medal to his collection coming on as a sub in the 3-2 win against Drogheda in the final.
International
At the age 18 he was capped by Republic of Ireland under-21 national football team and scoring twice on his debut.[3] His second cap came against Portugal.[4]
He was also capped a number of times at U23 level. The latest coming On 26 May 2010 against England C.[5]
He also has scored on his debut for the Irish under 17's 19's and 21's.
Honours
- Sligo Rovers
- League of Ireland (1): 2012
- FAI Cup (1): 2013
- Setanta Sports Cup (1): 2014
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