Gary Deegan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Deegan
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 28, 1987(1987-09-28)
Age	37
Birthplace	Dublin
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Virgo

Gary Deegan Biography

Gary Deegan is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on September 28, 1987 in Dublin, Ireland. Gary Richard Deegan (born 28 September 1987) is an Irish professional footballer who plays in the midfield for the League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne. He began his career in his homeland of Ireland and has played for the Scottish Premiership for Hibernian and several clubs across all three divisions of England’s Football League] His most successful ever club was Shelbourne. shelbourne

The news was made public on December 21, 2009 that Deegan was to sign for English Championship club Coventry City on the 4th of January, 2010 on an agreement for three and a half years contract. Deegan began his first game with Coventry as a substitute in the second half against Barnsley on January 9th, 2010. The goal he scored was his debut for Coventry in his second appearance for the club in a game against Queens Park Rangers in a victory of 1-0 for Coventry on the 13th February of 2010. The second time he scored for Coventry was an equalizer during the M69 derby on the 21st of March 2010 with the match ending at in a draw.

During the 2010–11 pre-season Deegan suffered a stress fracture of the ankle, putting him out of action for the duration of the season, only to come on as a substitute in the final game of the season in a 2–2 draw against Norwich City. In 2012 Deegan was the subject of controversy after tweeting a pro-IRA slogan. He was banned for two weeks by the club, pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

Deegan signed for Hibernian, managed by Pat Fenlon (which the pair worked together at Bohemians), in August 2012 on a one-year deal. After joining, Fenlon said that he believed Deegan would become a fan favourite at the club. Deegan made his debut, making his first start and playing 90 minutes, in a 1–1 draw against Edinburgh derby rivals Heart of Midlothian. He helped the club improve its form in the early part of the 2012–13 season, but Deegan then suffered a broken jaw when he was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Edinburgh city centre. Deegan resumed training exercises in late November. A 27-year-old man was charged with assault in connection with the incident in December. Deegan said that his injury left him only able to eat soup for five weeks. Deegan made his return, coming on as a substitute, in a 3–2 loss against Motherwell on 15 December 2012. Deegan scored his first Hibs goal with a 30-yard strike in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup in a 1–0 victory over Aberdeen. He left Hibs at the end of his contract, after failing to secure a regular first team place.

Deegan quit Shelbourne in their winter 2006 due to the financial collapse and was signed by Longford Town in February 2007. Deegan immediately joined Longford’s starting XIand made 35 matches in the league and cup throughout the season and scoring 3 goals. After a difficult year both on and off the field, Longford were relegated to the First Division, but Deegan was able to help Longford to make it to the final of the 2007 FAI Cup Final, which was not played because of suspension. Deegan was signed by Galway United on a full- time basis on the 24th of January, 2008. He was then released on July 9 due to financial problems at Galway.

Gary Deegan Net Worth

Gary Deegan is one of the richest Association Football Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Deegan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Deegan began his career at Shelbourne. He played one game for the team’s first team as a substitute in the second half of the UEFA Intertoto Cup game against FK Vetra of Lithuania at Tolka Park on June 24, 2006, a game Shelbourne easily won with a score of 4-0. Then, Deegan was sent on loan to First Division strugglers Kilkenny City in July of 2006 to learn and gain experience in regular first-team football.

Deegan did not intend to remain in the game for long, as Pat Fenlon swooped to sign Deegan for Dublin club Bohemians until the close in the season 2008. Deegan was first introduced to Bohemians Gypsies with a 3-0 victory against Cobh Ramblers at Dalymount Park on August 1. Deegan scored the first goal of his career for the team in a 2-0 victory against his their former club Galway on the 22nd of August. Deegan became an integral part of the Bohs starting XI, and his impressive form was acknowledged with a prestigious award. Soccer Writers Association of Ireland (SWAI) Player of the Month for September. It was a great time when the Bohs won 2-1 against Drogheda United secured the league title for Bohemians as well as a winner’s medal for Deegan. Deegan’s exceptional performance was acknowledged by being selected as a member of be part of the Eircom League of Ireland Premier Division Team for 2008, getting 28% of votes for the midfielder in the centre position.

Deegan began the 2009 season well for Bohs with some powerful performances in midfield. He also excelled in Bohs UEFA Champions League qualifying tie against Red Bull Salzburg.FC Red Bull Salzburg 1 – 1 Bohemian FC However Deegan and Bohs would depart that competition, cruelly losing 2–1 on aggregate. Worse was to come for Deegan as he got sent off twice in the space of 3 weeks and would serve a lengthy suspension. However, he returned for the final games of the season and picked up his second League of Ireland winners medal as Bohs pipped deadly rivals Shamrock Rovers to the title by 4 points. Deegan’s talent was rewarded at the season’s end when he was voted on to the 2009 PFAI Team of the Season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Deegan signed a two-year contract at League Two side Cambridge United on 1 June 2017, following his departure from Shrewsbury Town the previous day.

Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Gary Deegan celebrates birthday on September 28 of every year.

He was offered a new contract by Cambridge United at the end of the 2018–19 season.