Gary McCabe
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Gary McCabe is an Irish
footballer who currently plays for League of Ireland
Champions Shamrock Rovers.
side Crumlin United. His impressive performances in the youth and intermediate ranks did not go unnoticed and attracted interest from a number of League of Ireland
clubs. McCabe was eventually snapped up by Premier Division outfit Bray Wanderers
for the 2007 season. McCabe broke straight into Bray's first team that season making 24 league and cup appearances and scoring 2 goals helping the Seagulls to league safety with a 9th place league finish. He scored his first Bray goal at the age of 18 during a 2-1 victory over UCD
at the Carlisle Grounds
on May 29, 2007.
The 2008 season started as a difficult season for McCabe. Despite Bray flying as high as 4th in Premier Division table, the left sided winger struggled for form and discipline getting sent off twice in just 9 league appearances. In order to regain first team football, Bray sent the young winger out on loan to First Division title chasing side Shelbourne
for the remainder of the 2008 season. McCabe made his Shelbourne
debut as a second-half substitute during a 2-0 defeat to Limerick 37 at Tolka Park
on July 11, 2008. McCabe made 9 competitive appearances for Shelbourne during his loan spell and he impressed the Shelbourne faithful with his pace and skill. He returned to Bray Wanderers following his loan spell at Shelbourne. McCabe had a revitalised season in 2009 as he finished Bray's top scorer contributing 8 goals 38 league and cup appearances, however these exploits could not prevent Bray's relegation to the First Division. At the end of the season McCabe signed for Sligo Rovers
in December 2009.
In 2010 McCabe played a vital part in Sligo Rover's hugely successful season as they finished in 3rd place in the league and also won the EA Sports Cup and the Ford FAI Cup. However, McCabe's contract expired at the end of the 2010 season and he signed for The Hoops in January 2011 http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/4741/.
He made his League debut for the Hoops in the opening night win over Dundalk http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/67-2011-first-team-match-reports/1824-rovers-31-dundalk.
His sister Katie has been called up for the U17 Republic of Ireland women's national football team
.
Setanta Cup:
Competitions include UEFA Champions League
and UEFA Europa League
Competitions include Setanta Sports Cup
and League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Play-offs
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer who currently plays for League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
Champions Shamrock Rovers.
Career
McCabe began his youth career at Leinster Senior LeagueLeinster Senior League (association football)
The Leinster Senior League is an association football league organised by the Leinster Football Association. The league is the highest level of football outside the Republic of Ireland football league system...
side Crumlin United. His impressive performances in the youth and intermediate ranks did not go unnoticed and attracted interest from a number of League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
clubs. McCabe was eventually snapped up by Premier Division outfit Bray Wanderers
Bray Wanderers A.F.C.
Bray Wanderers A.F.C. are an Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1942 and elected to the League in 1985, hails from Bray and play their home matches at the Carlisle Grounds. Club colours are Green and White, and it goes by the nickname...
for the 2007 season. McCabe broke straight into Bray's first team that season making 24 league and cup appearances and scoring 2 goals helping the Seagulls to league safety with a 9th place league finish. He scored his first Bray goal at the age of 18 during a 2-1 victory over UCD
University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
at the Carlisle Grounds
Carlisle Grounds
The Carlisle Grounds is a football stadium in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, situated directly behind the Bray D.A.R.T. station. It is home to Bray Wanderers A.F.C. Its current capacity is roughly 3,000.-History:...
on May 29, 2007.
The 2008 season started as a difficult season for McCabe. Despite Bray flying as high as 4th in Premier Division table, the left sided winger struggled for form and discipline getting sent off twice in just 9 league appearances. In order to regain first team football, Bray sent the young winger out on loan to First Division title chasing side Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
for the remainder of the 2008 season. McCabe made his Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
debut as a second-half substitute during a 2-0 defeat to Limerick 37 at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
on July 11, 2008. McCabe made 9 competitive appearances for Shelbourne during his loan spell and he impressed the Shelbourne faithful with his pace and skill. He returned to Bray Wanderers following his loan spell at Shelbourne. McCabe had a revitalised season in 2009 as he finished Bray's top scorer contributing 8 goals 38 league and cup appearances, however these exploits could not prevent Bray's relegation to the First Division. At the end of the season McCabe signed for Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers F.C.
Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
in December 2009.
In 2010 McCabe played a vital part in Sligo Rover's hugely successful season as they finished in 3rd place in the league and also won the EA Sports Cup and the Ford FAI Cup. However, McCabe's contract expired at the end of the 2010 season and he signed for The Hoops in January 2011 http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/4741/.
He made his League debut for the Hoops in the opening night win over Dundalk http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/67-2011-first-team-match-reports/1824-rovers-31-dundalk.
His sister Katie has been called up for the U17 Republic of Ireland women's national football team
Republic of Ireland women's national football team
The Republic of Ireland women's national football team, selects players from both the 350 Women's Football Association of Ireland teams, in 21 affiliate leagues throughout the nation, and the international women's football community. The WFAI was founded in 1973...
.
Honours
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
: 1- Sligo RoversSligo Rovers F.C.Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
- 2010
- Sligo Rovers
Setanta Cup:
-
- Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers F.C.Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
- 2011
- Shamrock Rovers
- League of Ireland Cup: 1
- Sligo RoversSligo Rovers F.C.Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
- 2010
- Sligo Rovers
Career statistics
Correct as of 25 August 2011.| Club | Season | League | League | FAI Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Bray Wanderers Bray Wanderers A.F.C. Bray Wanderers A.F.C. are an Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1942 and elected to the League in 1985, hails from Bray and play their home matches at the Carlisle Grounds. Club colours are Green and White, and it goes by the nickname... |
2007 2007 League of Ireland The League of Ireland, consisting of both the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division, kicked off in March, 2007... |
Premier Division | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 25 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2008 | Premier Division | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
| 12 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | Premier Division | 30 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 3 | 0 | 38 | 8 | |||||||||||
| Total | 61 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | 75 | 10 | ||
| Shelbourne Shelbourne F.C. Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division.... (loan) |
2008 | First Division | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 9 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 0 | ||
| Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers F.C. Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at... |
2010 2010 League of Ireland The 2010 League of Ireland was the 90th season of the League of Ireland. For the 26th season in succession, it was played using a two division format, consisting of the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division. Bohemians were the defending League of Ireland... |
Premier Division | 33 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 43 | 4 | |||||||||||
| Total | 33 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 43 | 4 | ||
| Shamrock Rovers Rovers Shamrock Rovers F.C. Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24... |
2011 2011 League of Ireland The Premier Division consists of ten teams. Each team plays every other team four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 matches.-Teams:... |
Premier Division | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 6 |
| Total | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 127 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 159 | 20 | ||
Competitions include UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
and UEFA Europa League
Competitions include Setanta Sports Cup
Setanta Sports Cup
The Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
and League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Play-offs
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...