Graham Carey
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Graham Carey is an Irish professional footballer who currently plays as a left sided attacking midfielder for Scottish Premier League
club St. Mirren
. Carey joined Celtic in 2005 from Shelbourne's youth team and made his Celtic debut in 2009 against Rapid Vienna in the UEFA Europa league, He has played six times for the Republic of Ireland Under 21 team
, having been capped at all International levels from under 15. Carey has had previous loan spells with Bohemians
in the League of Ireland
, St Mirren and Huddersfield Town
in League One
in England
. Carey won the SPL Young Player of the Month award for April 2010 while on loan at St Mirren.
from Shelbourne's
youth set up. He made his senior Celtic debut as a substitute against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on 17 December 2009, a match which Celtic drew 3–3. He was regularly named as a substitute for Celtic in the 2009–10 SPL season before been loaned out to St Mirren in February 2010, where he won the SPL Young Player of the Month award for April 2010 and League One team Huddersfield Town in August 2010.
Carey has been a regular for the youth team and reserves
during his time in Glasgow and worked under Willie McStay
, Danny McGrain
and Neil Lennon
.
loaned him out to League of Ireland
Champions Bohemians
in February 2009. He played his first league match against Derry City
on 13 March and scored his first league goal against St. Patrick's Athletic on 11 April.
Carey was deemed an instant hit and was described as the star of the show having impressed during the local derby against St Patricks Athletic.
Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon
was keen to extend Carey's loan deal which expired in July until the end of the season. The talented winger was out of contract at Celtic also in July and aiming to secure a place in Tony Mowbray's team due to impressive performances with Bohemians and the Republic of Ireland under 21s.
Carey was due to play on the left wing in Bohemians Champions League
qualifiers against the Austria Champions Red Bull Salzburg but the loan deal could not be extended in time. He made 20 appearances and scored five goals in all competitions for Bohemians and capped his loan period by winning a League of Ireland Medal.
on loan on 1 February 2010 until the summer of 2010. Carey made his debut against St Johnstone on 10 February in the SPL. He came on as a 60th minute substitute and curled in a free kick which led to the equalising goal. He was described as having "impressed" on his debut.
Carey won the SPL Young Player of the Month award
for April 2010 and MacPherson added that he was keen to keep Carey at St Mirren. Craig Brown ex Scotland and Motherwell manager thought "looks a real talent" and "is the kind of player fans like to watch."
Saints manager Gus McPherson said in a post match interview "Graham Carey had some good delivery from the wider area. He's only been with us for a week and we hope he'll be a good addition for us." He scored his first goal for St Mirren on 6 March when he scored from a free kick against Rangers
. Carey played as a wing back in a defensive 3-5-2 formation.
Carey scored a 35-yard free kick against Hearts in the SPL on 3 April, and was commended by the St Mirren manager Gus Macpherson, "It was a wonder strike from Graham. When he picks up the ball there's excitement as the crowd sense something may happen. He's always more than capable with his excellent delivery from set-pieces."
Carey received a standing ovation from the St Mirren fans in their 1–0 victory against Kilmarnock. Carey produced the corner that he took and led to the St Mirren goal. Carey went on to make 17 appearances in all for St Mirren during his 3 month loan period.
Carey's successful loan spell at St Mirren attracted interest from Premier League clubs Wigan Athletic
, Wolves
and Blackpool
as well as Ipswich Town
in the Championship
. He was offered a two year contract extension by Celtic.
outfit Huddersfield Town
until January 2011. Huddersfield boss Lee Clark
said "Graham will bring brilliant versatility to the squad - he can play anywhere up the left side of the pitch.... He has a terrific left foot and he looks as elegant as you would expect from a quality left-footed player".
Carey made an immediate impact with Huddersfield scoring a low left footed drive from 20 yards against Bury
in a pre-season friendly on 19 July on his debut.
He made his first appearance for the Terriers as a substitute in the 1-0 win against Carlisle United
at Brunton Park
in the League Cup
. He made his first League One start in the 4-2 loss against Peterborough United
at London Road Stadium. Carey while playing as a left back, provided an assist to Jordan Rhodes
from a well worked corner and scored a 25-yard free kick to make the score 2-0 to the Terriers.
On 28 August 2010, he started for Huddersfield against Charlton Athletic
, on the left side of midfield and was awarded Man of the Match for his efforts.
Huddersfield manager Lee Clark
manager wanted to keep Carey after his loan deal expired in January 2011, but despite talks of extending the deal to the end of the season, terms were not agreed, and he returned to Celtic. He made 23 starts and three substitute appearances for the Yorkshire
club, scoring three goals.
and under-19 level
.
He has six Republic of Ireland Under 21 caps. His debut for the Irish Under 21s
under Don Givens
came in February 2009 at Turners Cross
against Germany
. He scored his first goal at Under 21 level away to Georgia
with an impressive 18 yard left footed strike after a clever one two with Cillian Sheridan
.
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
. Carey joined Celtic in 2005 from Shelbourne's youth team and made his Celtic debut in 2009 against Rapid Vienna in the UEFA Europa league, He has played six times for the Republic of Ireland Under 21 team
Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-21 Football Championship and has competed since 1978.-Competition...
, having been capped at all International levels from under 15. Carey has had previous loan spells with Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in the 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...
, St Mirren and Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Carey won the SPL Young Player of the Month award for April 2010 while on loan at St Mirren.
Celtic
In 2005, Carey signed for CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
from Shelbourne's
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....
youth set up. He made his senior Celtic debut as a substitute against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on 17 December 2009, a match which Celtic drew 3–3. He was regularly named as a substitute for Celtic in the 2009–10 SPL season before been loaned out to St Mirren in February 2010, where he won the SPL Young Player of the Month award for April 2010 and League One team Huddersfield Town in August 2010.
Carey has been a regular for the youth team and reserves
Celtic F.C. Reserve and Youth squads
As well as the Celtic first team, competing in the Scottish Premier League, the club also have reserve and under-19 sides.-Reserve team:Celtic Reserves are the reserve team of Celtic. The team mainly consists of Under-19 players at the club and fringe first team players...
during his time in Glasgow and worked under Willie McStay
Willie McStay (footballer born 1961)
William John "Willie" McStay is a Scottish professional football player and manager.-Playing career:McStay played for Celtic from 1979 to 1987. McStay made his debut on 2 April 1983 when he came on as a sub in Celtic's 3-1 home win over Motherwell and went on to make 65 league appearances,...
, Danny McGrain
Danny McGrain
For the former Clyde F.C. footballer, see Danny McGrain Daniel Fergus "Danny" McGrain is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for Celtic F.C. in defence. He made 657 appearances scoring 8 goals...
and Neil Lennon
Neil Lennon
Neil Francis Lennon is a former footballer from Northern Ireland. He is the current manager and former captain of Celtic....
.
Bohemians (loan)
In a bid to get more first team experience for Carey, Celtic boss Gordon StrachanGordon Strachan
Gordon David Strachan OBE is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having last managed Middlesbrough. Strachan played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team. Prior to Middlesbrough,...
loaned him out to 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 Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in February 2009. He played his first league match against Derry City
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
on 13 March and scored his first league goal against St. Patrick's Athletic on 11 April.
Carey was deemed an instant hit and was described as the star of the show having impressed during the local derby against St Patricks Athletic.
Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon
Pat Fenlon
Patrick "Pat" "Nutsy" Fenlon is an Irish former footballer and manager. He is currently in charge of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian....
was keen to extend Carey's loan deal which expired in July until the end of the season. The talented winger was out of contract at Celtic also in July and aiming to secure a place in Tony Mowbray's team due to impressive performances with Bohemians and the Republic of Ireland under 21s.
Carey was due to play on the left wing in Bohemians 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...
qualifiers against the Austria Champions Red Bull Salzburg but the loan deal could not be extended in time. He made 20 appearances and scored five goals in all competitions for Bohemians and capped his loan period by winning a League of Ireland Medal.
St. Mirren (loan)
Carey joined St. MirrenSt. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
on loan on 1 February 2010 until the summer of 2010. Carey made his debut against St Johnstone on 10 February in the SPL. He came on as a 60th minute substitute and curled in a free kick which led to the equalising goal. He was described as having "impressed" on his debut.
Carey won the SPL Young Player of the Month award
Scottish Premier League monthly awards
This article lists the winners of the Manager, Player and Young Player monthly awards in the Scottish Premier League since the2000–01 season. No Young Player of the Month were awarded in the 2000–01 season. Rising Star awards were issued most months in the 2007–08 season.The awards are currently...
for April 2010 and MacPherson added that he was keen to keep Carey at St Mirren. Craig Brown ex Scotland and Motherwell manager thought "looks a real talent" and "is the kind of player fans like to watch."
Saints manager Gus McPherson said in a post match interview "Graham Carey had some good delivery from the wider area. He's only been with us for a week and we hope he'll be a good addition for us." He scored his first goal for St Mirren on 6 March when he scored from a free kick against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
. Carey played as a wing back in a defensive 3-5-2 formation.
Carey scored a 35-yard free kick against Hearts in the SPL on 3 April, and was commended by the St Mirren manager Gus Macpherson, "It was a wonder strike from Graham. When he picks up the ball there's excitement as the crowd sense something may happen. He's always more than capable with his excellent delivery from set-pieces."
Carey received a standing ovation from the St Mirren fans in their 1–0 victory against Kilmarnock. Carey produced the corner that he took and led to the St Mirren goal. Carey went on to make 17 appearances in all for St Mirren during his 3 month loan period.
Carey's successful loan spell at St Mirren attracted interest from Premier League clubs Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
, Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
and Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
as well as Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
. He was offered a two year contract extension by Celtic.
Huddersfield Town (loan)
On 14 July 2010, Carey signed on loan for League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
outfit Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
until January 2011. Huddersfield boss Lee Clark
Lee Clark
Lee Robert Clark is an English former footballer, and is currently the manager of Huddersfield Town. As a player, Clark had two spells at Newcastle United, and was their reserve team manager and coach after he retired...
said "Graham will bring brilliant versatility to the squad - he can play anywhere up the left side of the pitch.... He has a terrific left foot and he looks as elegant as you would expect from a quality left-footed player".
Carey made an immediate impact with Huddersfield scoring a low left footed drive from 20 yards against Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
in a pre-season friendly on 19 July on his debut.
He made his first appearance for the Terriers as a substitute in the 1-0 win against Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
at Brunton Park
Brunton Park
Brunton Park is a football stadium and the home of Carlisle United F.C. It is situated in the city of Carlisle, Cumbria and has a certified capacity for the 2011/2012 season of 18,202. The ground opened in 1909...
in the League Cup
2010–11 Football League Cup
The 2010–11 Football League Cup, known as the Carling Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by lager brand Carling, was the 51st season of the Football League Cup, a knock-out competition for England's top 92 football clubs....
. He made his first League One start in the 4-2 loss against Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
at London Road Stadium. Carey while playing as a left back, provided an assist to Jordan Rhodes
Jordan Rhodes
Jordan Luke Rhodes is an English-born Scottish international footballer who plays for Huddersfield Town in Football League One as a striker. He spent most of his his early childhood living in Scotland where his father was playing as a professional footballer...
from a well worked corner and scored a 25-yard free kick to make the score 2-0 to the Terriers.
On 28 August 2010, he started for Huddersfield against Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
, on the left side of midfield and was awarded Man of the Match for his efforts.
Huddersfield manager Lee Clark
Lee Clark
Lee Robert Clark is an English former footballer, and is currently the manager of Huddersfield Town. As a player, Clark had two spells at Newcastle United, and was their reserve team manager and coach after he retired...
manager wanted to keep Carey after his loan deal expired in January 2011, but despite talks of extending the deal to the end of the season, terms were not agreed, and he returned to Celtic. He made 23 starts and three substitute appearances for the Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
club, scoring three goals.
St. Mirren
On 8 July 2011, Carey re-signed for St. Mirren, having had a successful loan spell in the 2009-10 season. St Mirren Manager Danny Lennon said: "It's great to get Graham in. I believe in wider areas we let ourselves down last season and he has a left foot to die for. That type of quality is very scarce. He's an intelligent footballer and will be a major addition to the squad. He is very good in dead-ball situations.International career
Carey has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth, under-17Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team, is the national under-17 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship....
and under-19 level
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
.
He has six Republic of Ireland Under 21 caps. His debut for the Irish Under 21s
Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-21 Football Championship and has competed since 1978.-Competition...
under Don Givens
Don Givens
Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens is a football player and coach, and former Republic of Ireland U21 team manager...
came in February 2009 at Turners Cross
Turners Cross
Turners Cross may mean:* Turners Cross , a football ground in Cork, Ireland* Turners Cross, Cork, a residential district and parish in Cork, Ireland...
against Germany
Germany national under-21 football team
The Germany national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and is controlled by the German Football Association , the governing body of football in Germany....
. He scored his first goal at Under 21 level away to Georgia
Georgia national under-21 football team
The Georgian U-21 national football team is the football team representing Georgia in competitions for under-21 year old players.-Current squad :The following players were called up for the European Under-21 Football Championship...
with an impressive 18 yard left footed strike after a clever one two with Cillian Sheridan
Cillian Sheridan
Cillian Sheridan is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for St. Johnstone on loan from CSKA Sofia. Sheridan is an international for the Republic of Ireland...
.
Style of play
Carey can play on the left or right side of midfield or as a striker. He is very direct at the full backs, a free kick and long throw specialist and his crossing has been described as "unbelievable". While at St Mirren, Carey was used as a left back and as a wing back on the left side.Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe 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...
: 1- Bohemians – 2009
- Scottish League CupScottish League CupThe Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
: 1- St Mirren Runners Up - 2010