Robert Bayly
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Robert Bayly is an Irish
footballer currently unattached who last played for Bohemians
in the League of Ireland
Premier Division.
His two uncles Ritchie Bayly
and Martin Bayly
had distinguished careers in the League of Ireland.
youth and Under-18 level while playing for Cherry Orchard
, Bayly made his debut for Leeds United as a substitute in an English League Cup
match against Southend United
on 24 October 2006. On 26 October 2006, Bayly signed a professional two year contract with Leeds. Bayly made his full debut in the final game of the 2006-07 Championship season away to Derby County
. However, it was a debut to forget as he was shown a straight red card after appearing to attempt to headbutt Craig Fagan
, although no actual contact was made. Bayly was released by Leeds early on during the 2008-2009 season despite featuring on a few occasions for Leeds during pre season. During his time in England he also played for the Republic of Ireland U19
's.
before the start of the 2009 League of Ireland First Division season. He made his League debut on the opening day of the 2009 season against Waterford United http://www.sportingfingal.ie/News/tabid/1260/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1333/Late-drama-at-RSC-as-Fingal-held-to-a-draw.aspx. In an extraordinary season he scored the goal that clinched Sporting's promotion to the Premier Division against Bray Wanderers
in a play-off http://www.loi.ie/index.php/clubs/first-division/sporting-fingal/latest-news/1327-fingal-win-promotion and then six days later won his first senior medal winning the FAI Cup
at Tallaght Stadium
following Fingal's 2-1 victory over Sligo Rovers
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100556:oneill-the-fai-ford-cup-hero-for-fingal&catid=18:fai-ford-senior-cup&Itemid=51. Despite a successful season at Sporting Fingal, Bayly parted company with the club at the end of the season.
on 15 March 2010. He made his debut as a substitute the next day at Tallaght Stadium
. He scored Rovers' equaliser in the Europa League tie against Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. in the first European game at Tallaght Stadium. In total, Bayly scored 3 goals in 35 appearances for the Hoops.
's Bohemians just in time for the new season. "Boccer" made his debut for the Gypsies in a Setanta Sports Cup
match against Portadown
on March 1st but due to suspension would have to wait til the fourth league game of the season until he could make his league debut for the club. This came in a 1-0 defeat to Galway United at Dalymount Park
. He scored his first goal for the club against Shelbourne
on April 25th in a EA Sports Cup tie at Tolka Park
.
Bayly left Bohemians in October 2011 after 26 league appearances for the club. His last appearance came against Shamrock Rovers on October 5th in a 1-1 draw.
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 currently unattached who last played for 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...
Premier Division.
His two uncles Ritchie Bayly
Ritchie Bayly
Ritchie Bayly is a former Irish soccer player.He made his debut for Shamrock Rovers on the 22nd of October 1978 .He also played in a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup tie against Banik Ostrava at Milltown 1 November 1978...
and Martin Bayly
Martin Bayly
Martin Joseph Bayly is an Irish former professional footballer and manager.His older brother is Ritchie Bayly while his nephew Robert Bayly currently plays for Bohemian F.C..-Club career:...
had distinguished careers in the League of Ireland.
Leeds United
Capped at Republic Of IrelandRepublic 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,...
youth and Under-18 level while playing for Cherry Orchard
Cherry Orchard F.C.
Cherry Orchard Football Club is an Irish football club founded in 1957 known locally as "the Orchard." The club is one of the biggest producers of talent in Ireland. They are linked with Manchester City. Their main rival is Crumlin United, for whom Robbie Keane played at schoolboy level. The club...
, Bayly made his debut for Leeds United as a substitute in an English League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
match against Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
on 24 October 2006. On 26 October 2006, Bayly signed a professional two year contract with Leeds. Bayly made his full debut in the final game of the 2006-07 Championship season away to Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
. However, it was a debut to forget as he was shown a straight red card after appearing to attempt to headbutt Craig Fagan
Craig Fagan
Craig Anthony Fagan is an English footballer who plays for Bradford City. He can play as a forward or on the wing.-Early career:Fagan began his football career as an under-nine with Birmingham City...
, although no actual contact was made. Bayly was released by Leeds early on during the 2008-2009 season despite featuring on a few occasions for Leeds during pre season. During his time in England he also played for the Republic of Ireland U19
Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team, is the national under-19 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-19 Football Championship....
's.
Sporting Fingal
Bayly joined Sporting FingalSporting Fingal F.C.
Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine...
before the start of the 2009 League of Ireland First Division season. He made his League debut on the opening day of the 2009 season against Waterford United http://www.sportingfingal.ie/News/tabid/1260/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1333/Late-drama-at-RSC-as-Fingal-held-to-a-draw.aspx. In an extraordinary season he scored the goal that clinched Sporting's promotion to the Premier Division against 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...
in a play-off http://www.loi.ie/index.php/clubs/first-division/sporting-fingal/latest-news/1327-fingal-win-promotion and then six days later won his first senior medal winning the FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The 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...
at Tallaght Stadium
Tallaght Stadium
Tallaght Stadium is a football stadium in the Southside suburb of Tallaght, Dublin. Shamrock Rovers originally announced details of the stadium back in July 1996...
following Fingal's 2-1 victory over 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...
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100556:oneill-the-fai-ford-cup-hero-for-fingal&catid=18:fai-ford-senior-cup&Itemid=51. Despite a successful season at Sporting Fingal, Bayly parted company with the club at the end of the season.
Shamrock Rovers
Bayly signed for 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...
on 15 March 2010. He made his debut as a substitute the next day at Tallaght Stadium
Tallaght Stadium
Tallaght Stadium is a football stadium in the Southside suburb of Tallaght, Dublin. Shamrock Rovers originally announced details of the stadium back in July 1996...
. He scored Rovers' equaliser in the Europa League tie against Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. in the first European game at Tallaght Stadium. In total, Bayly scored 3 goals in 35 appearances for the Hoops.
Bohemians
In February 2011, Robert signed for Pat FenlonPat Fenlon
Patrick "Pat" "Nutsy" Fenlon is an Irish former footballer and manager. He is currently in charge of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian....
's Bohemians just in time for the new season. "Boccer" made his debut for the Gypsies in a 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...
match against Portadown
Portadown F.C.
Portadown F.C. is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club which plays in the IFA Premiership.The club was founded in the late 1880s and joined the Irish League in 1924. It is based in Portadown in County Armagh and plays its home games at Shamrock Park...
on March 1st but due to suspension would have to wait til the fourth league game of the season until he could make his league debut for the club. This came in a 1-0 defeat to Galway United at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
. He scored his first goal for the club against 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....
on April 25th in a EA Sports Cup tie 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...
.
Bayly left Bohemians in October 2011 after 26 league appearances for the club. His last appearance came against Shamrock Rovers on October 5th in a 1-1 draw.
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- 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...
- 20102010 League of IrelandThe 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...
- Shamrock Rovers
- 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- Sporting FingalSporting Fingal F.C.Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine...
- 20092009 FAI CupThe FAI Cup 2009 was the 86th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland. It began on the weekend ending 26 April 2009 and ended on 22 November 2009 with the final taking place for the first time at Tallaght Stadium...
- Sporting Fingal