Gareth McGlynn

Gareth McGlynn (born 29 October 1982 in Inch, Donegal, Ireland) is a retired footballer who played for Derry City.[1]

Gareth McGlynn
McGlynn playing for Derry City
Personal information
Full name Gareth McGlynn
Date of birth (1982-10-29) 29 October 1982
Place of birth Donegal, Ireland
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Derry City
Number 14
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2009 Derry City 350 (47)
2010 Bohemians 28 (5)
2011 Derry City 27 (9)
2012–2014 Stirling Lions
2014–2016 Lansdowne Bhoys
2016 Derry City 6 (0)
International career
2000–2002 Republic of Ireland U21 2 (0)
2011 League of Ireland XI 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 April 2016

Career

Ireland

McGlynn broke into the Derry side at the age of 17. He made his debut in April 2001 in a 1-0 home victory over Kilkenny City with his first goal for the club arriving 10 days later during a 3-3 draw with Shelbourne. That goal made him the 100th player ever to score for Derry in the League of Ireland. His 200th appearance was made during a game with Drogheda United at United Park towards the end of the 2006 season.

An Irish youth international, McGlynn can play on the right or in the centre of midfield. A talented ball player, he has battled his way back into the team and impressed Stephen Kenny sufficiently to warrant a run in the side. In September 2006, two semi-final goals from McGlynn against Limerick helped Derry win 3-0 and thus qualify for the final of the League of Ireland Cup.[2]

Gareth signed for Pat Fenlon's Bohemians in pre-season 2010 and scored his first goal for Bohemians against Drogheda United on 19 March 2010.[3]

In the close season of 2010, McGlynn was linked with a move to his former club Derry City.[4] McGlynn then re-signed for Derry City in January 2011.

Australia

He left Derry in December 2011 to go to Australia and signed for Stirling Lions in the Football West State League.[5]

America

After Australia he travelled to New York, making his debut in March 2014 with Lansdowne Bhoys FC.[6] He then went on to win two Cosmopolitan Soccer League titles in 2014 and 2015 with the Bhoys.

Back to Derry City

In 2016, he once again signed for Derry City on a one-year deal for his 3rd stint with the team.[7]

Honours

Derry City

Bohemians

Lansdowne Bhoys FC

References
  1. Collins, Simon (6 January 2016). "DERRY CITY: Gareth McGlynn can light up Brandywell again - Shiels". Johnston Publishing Ltd. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  2. "Derry City into League Cup final". BBC News. 6 September 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2006.
  3. McDonnell, Daniel (6 February 2010). "Fenlon bolsters Bohs ranks after FAI cash go-ahead". Independent.ie. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  4. "Kenny admits interest in McGlynn and Higgins". Johnston Publishing Ltd. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  5. "Lions on the prowl at Armadale". FOX SPORTS PULSE. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  6. Mwamba, Jay (20 March 2014). "Lansdowne Bhoys go 12 points clear in East with 3-1 win over NYAC". BigAppleSoccer.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  7. McNulty, Chris (6 January 2016). "Gareth McGlynn agrees one-year deal at Derry City". Donegal Sport Hub. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  8. Mwamba, Jay (11 June 2015). "Lansdowne Bhoys Win CSL Title". Retrieved 20 March 2016.

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