Barry Cogan (footballer)
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Barry Christopher Cogan (born 4 November 1984) is an Irish
footballer who plays for Dover Athletic
as a midfielder
. He started his career in Ireland
with Belvedere before moving to Millwall
, for whom he played as a substitute in the 2004 FA Cup Final, and making 24 appearances for in the Football League
. In August 2006, Cogan signed for Barnet
playing one season playing 39 appearances and scoring three goals in League Two
, before being signed by Ronnie Jepson
for Gillingham
in June 2007. He was loaned to Grays Athletic
in March 2008, scoring five goals in 13 Conference National
appearances. Cogan signed for Grays permanently in July 2008 following his release from Gillingham. He then moved to Crawley Town
in June 2009, after Steve Evans had tried to sign him the previous season. Cogan left Crawley in November 2010 by mutual consent, joining Dover Athletic a few days later.
, County Sligo, Cogan joined Millwall
from Dublin youth side Belvedere at 15 years of age, waiting four years, until 20 April 2004, before making his debut in a Championship
game against Watford
, replacing Peter Sweeney
in the 80th minute. Cogan signed his professional contract in November 2004. Cogan remained at Millwall for two further seasons, making 30 appearances in all competitions, including playing in the 2004 FA Cup Final after coming on as a substitute, and two UEFA Cup
games against Ferencvárosi TC.
club Barnet
from Millwall for an undisclosed fee
. He remained there for just one season before he was released by manager Paul Fairclough
. He made over 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals, all in matches won by Barnet.
in June 2007, being tipped by new manager Ronnie Jepson
to fill the void left by Matt Jarvis, who had joined Wolverhampton Wanderers
. He made his debut for Gillingham in the 3–0 defeat at Watford
in the League Cup
on 14 August, and scored his first goal for the club in the 3–1 home victory over Leyton Orient
on 2 October 2007. Following a string of bad results, Jepson resigned, and Mark Stimson
was named as his permanent replacement in November 2007. Stimson saw Cogan as surplus to requirements, and offered him a chance to go out on loan
in February 2008. He rejected this initial chance, but subsequently joined Grays Athletic
for a month on 14 March 2008, scoring five goals in thirteen Conference National
matches. Gillingham released Cogan at the end of the 2007–08
season, after he made just 21 appearances in all competitions.
on 7 September 2008, receiving a pass from Jamie Taylor
on the right-wing to make the score 3–1. Cogan scored in the 47th minute of Grays' 1–1 draw against Woking
on 18 October. In October 2008, Grays Athletic announced that players had been asked to take a 50% pay cut due to financial difficulties. During the FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying tie against AFC Totton
, Cogan scored a penalty in the 85th minute after Phil Warner
handled a cross from Ishmael Welsh
. His next goal came almost two months later when he netted both goals in Grays' 2–1 victory over Barrow
at the New Recreation Ground
on 20 December. His first goal of the game came after Barrow's goalkeeper, Alan Martin, spilled a cross from Ishmael Welsh which Cogan pounced on from barely a yard
out. In the 56th minute, Cogan had a shot from the edge of the penalty area
after out muscling defenders
Steve McNulty and Paul Jones. In Grays' next match against Canvey Island
in the Essex Senior Cup
on 23 December, Cogan scored a late penalty in the 90th minute to equalise the game 2–2 and send the game into extra time. Grays Athletic eventually lost 3–2 after extra time. The club released news that the players were again being paid in full and over the "Christmas
period and for January". On 14 February 2009, Grays travelled to face Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground
. He scored to equalise the game at 1–1 after the Wrexham goalkeeper struggled with George Beavan
's initial shot whilst Cogan scored the rebound. He then set up Grays' second, crossing the ball to Andy Pugh
, who scored a consolation goal as Grays lost 3–2. He then scored in Grays' 2–1 home victory over Altrincham
on 7 March. Cogan finished the season as Grays' top goal scorer in all competitions.
manager Steve Evans signed Cogan on 8 June following his release from Grays Athletic. Evans admitted he tried signing Cogan three times the previous season, but had his attempts rejected. Cogan had other offers, but Crawley assistant manager Paul Raynor
stated that the club's South London
location appealed to him. He made his debut for Crawley on 8 August, in the 4–0 away defeat to Mansfield Town
, replacing Daniel Powell
as a substitute in the 52nd minute. Having made only three appearances in the 2010–11 season, Cogan was released by mutual consent on 16 November 2010. Evans stated that Cogan wanted to "play some first team football".
in the FA Trophy
on 20 November.
International Tournament, where he made his under-21 debut against Madeira on 27 February 2004.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
footballer who plays for Dover Athletic
Dover Athletic F.C.
Dover Athletic Football Club is an association football team based in the town of Dover, Kent, England. The club was formed in 1983 after the dissolution of the town's previous club, Dover, whose place in the Southern League was taken by the new club...
as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He started his career in Ireland
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,...
with Belvedere before moving to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, for whom he played as a substitute in the 2004 FA Cup Final, and making 24 appearances for in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
. In August 2006, Cogan signed for Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
playing one season playing 39 appearances and scoring three goals in League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, before being signed by Ronnie Jepson
Ronnie Jepson
Ronald Francis "Ronnie" Jepson is an English former footballer and manager, now working as development coach at Queens Park Rangers....
for Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
in June 2007. He was loaned to Grays Athletic
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
in March 2008, scoring five goals in 13 Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
appearances. Cogan signed for Grays permanently in July 2008 following his release from Gillingham. He then moved to Crawley Town
Crawley Town F.C.
Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:...
in June 2009, after Steve Evans had tried to sign him the previous season. Cogan left Crawley in November 2010 by mutual consent, joining Dover Athletic a few days later.
Millwall
Born in SligoSligo
Sligo is the county town of County Sligo in Ireland. The town is a borough and has a charter and a town mayor. It is sometimes referred to as a city, and sometimes as a town, and is the second largest urban area in Connacht...
, County Sligo, Cogan joined Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
from Dublin youth side Belvedere at 15 years of age, waiting four years, until 20 April 2004, before making his debut in a 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...
game against Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
, replacing Peter Sweeney
Peter Sweeney
Peter Henry Sweeney is a Scottish professional football midfielder who currently plays for Football League One side Bury....
in the 80th minute. Cogan signed his professional contract in November 2004. Cogan remained at Millwall for two further seasons, making 30 appearances in all competitions, including playing in the 2004 FA Cup Final after coming on as a substitute, and two UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup 2004-05
The 2004–05 UEFA Cup season was won by CSKA Moscow, coming from behind in the final against Sporting Clube de Portugal. It was the first win by a Russian side in any European competition, and was even more impressive considering that the final was held at the José Alvalade Stadium, the home of...
games against Ferencvárosi TC.
Barnet
In August 2006, Cogan was signed by League TwoFootball League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
from Millwall for an undisclosed fee
Fee
A fee is the price one pays as remuneration for services. Fees usually allow for overhead, wages, costs, and markup.Traditionally, professionals in Great Britain received a fee in contradistinction to a payment, salary, or wage, and would often use guineas rather than pounds as units of account...
. He remained there for just one season before he was released by manager Paul Fairclough
Paul Fairclough
Paul Fairclough is the current manager of the England C national football team, formerly known as the National Game XI, England non-League team or the England semi-pro team, and in charge of youth development at Barnet having been caretaker for two months in 2011.As a player he made five...
. He made over 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals, all in matches won by Barnet.
Gillingham
Cogan joined GillinghamGillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
in June 2007, being tipped by new manager Ronnie Jepson
Ronnie Jepson
Ronald Francis "Ronnie" Jepson is an English former footballer and manager, now working as development coach at Queens Park Rangers....
to fill the void left by Matt Jarvis, who had joined Wolverhampton Wanderers
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...
. He made his debut for Gillingham in the 3–0 defeat at Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
in the 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...
on 14 August, and scored his first goal for the club in the 3–1 home victory over Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
on 2 October 2007. Following a string of bad results, Jepson resigned, and Mark Stimson
Mark Stimson
Mark Nicholas Stimson is an English former footballer and current manager of Kettering Town. He signed his first professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur in 1985, but was unable to gain a regular place in the team. In 1989, he moved on to Newcastle United, where he made over 80 appearances in...
was named as his permanent replacement in November 2007. Stimson saw Cogan as surplus to requirements, and offered him a chance to go out on loan
Loan (football)
In sports, a loan involves a particular player being allowed to temporarily play for a club other than the one he is currently contracted to. Loan deals may last from a few weeks to all season-long....
in February 2008. He rejected this initial chance, but subsequently joined Grays Athletic
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
for a month on 14 March 2008, scoring five goals in thirteen Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
matches. Gillingham released Cogan at the end of the 2007–08
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
season, after he made just 21 appearances in all competitions.
Grays Athletic
In June 2008, Grays Athletic announced that Cogan had signed for the club, following a medical examination to test his fitness, on a trial basis. His first goal of the 2008–09 campaign came in the home win against Kidderminster HarriersKidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
on 7 September 2008, receiving a pass from Jamie Taylor
Jamie Taylor
Jamie Taylor is an English footballer who plays for Lincoln City as a striker.-Career:Born in Crawley, West Sussex, Taylor played for Broadbridge Heath, scoring 17 times during the 2000–01 season, before moving to Horsham at the start of the 2001–02 season. In November 2001 he scored 9 times in...
on the right-wing to make the score 3–1. Cogan scored in the 47th minute of Grays' 1–1 draw against Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
on 18 October. In October 2008, Grays Athletic announced that players had been asked to take a 50% pay cut due to financial difficulties. During the FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying tie against AFC Totton
A.F.C. Totton
A.F.C. Totton is a football club based in Totton, Hampshire, England. Totton Football Club was founded in 1886 and changed its name to A.F.C. Totton in 1975. The newly established club was among the founding members of the Wessex League in 1986. They are currently members of the Southern League...
, Cogan scored a penalty in the 85th minute after Phil Warner
Phil Warner
Phil Warner is an English football defender, who currently plays for Totton.-References:*...
handled a cross from Ishmael Welsh
Ishmael Welsh
Ishmael Welsh-Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays for Conference South club Lewes as a winger.-Career:...
. His next goal came almost two months later when he netted both goals in Grays' 2–1 victory over Barrow
Barrow A.F.C.
Barrow A.F.C. are an English football club founded in 1901 based in the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Following promotion at the end of the 2007–08 season, they currently play in the Conference National. The club spent over fifty years in the Football League between 1921 and 1972, and have...
at the New Recreation Ground
New Recreation Ground
The New Recreation Ground was a football stadium on Bridge Road, Grays, Essex, England, and was the home ground of Grays Athletic. Prior to it being closed, the capacity stood at 4,100, of which 1,000 is seated....
on 20 December. His first goal of the game came after Barrow's goalkeeper, Alan Martin, spilled a cross from Ishmael Welsh which Cogan pounced on from barely a yard
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in several different systems including English units, Imperial units and United States customary units. It is equal to 3 feet or 36 inches...
out. In the 56th minute, Cogan had a shot from the edge of the penalty area
Penalty area
The penalty area , is an area of an association football pitch. It is rectangular and extends to each side of the goal and in front of it. Within the penalty area is the penalty spot , which is from the goal line, directly in-line with the centre of the goal...
after out muscling defenders
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
Steve McNulty and Paul Jones. In Grays' next match against Canvey Island
Canvey Island F.C.
Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
in the Essex Senior Cup
Essex Senior Cup
The Essex Senior Cup is a knock-out system football competition that has been running since 1884, and is the most prestigious cup competition in the county of Essex. The competition is run mainly for non-league clubs in the region, although league sides have been known to enter the competition,...
on 23 December, Cogan scored a late penalty in the 90th minute to equalise the game 2–2 and send the game into extra time. Grays Athletic eventually lost 3–2 after extra time. The club released news that the players were again being paid in full and over the "Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
period and for January". On 14 February 2009, Grays travelled to face Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground
Racecourse Ground
The Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium AKA The Racecourse Ground is a stadium located in Wrexham, North Wales. It is the home of Wrexham F.C. and, since 2010, the Crusaders Rugby League team who play in the engage Super League...
. He scored to equalise the game at 1–1 after the Wrexham goalkeeper struggled with George Beavan
George Beavan
George David Beavan is an English footballer who plays as a defender. He is currently without a club.-Career:Beavan was given a trial at Luton in 2006 by then youth team coach Marvin Johnson, and was a member of the youth team for the 2006–07 season...
's initial shot whilst Cogan scored the rebound. He then set up Grays' second, crossing the ball to Andy Pugh
Andy Pugh
Andrew "Andy" John Pugh is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Welling United.He is a striker who signed scholarship forms with Gillingham in 2005 and made his debut as a substitute in a home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on 20 February 2007.It was announced on 8 May 2007...
, who scored a consolation goal as Grays lost 3–2. He then scored in Grays' 2–1 home victory over Altrincham
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
on 7 March. Cogan finished the season as Grays' top goal scorer in all competitions.
Crawley Town
Crawley TownCrawley Town F.C.
Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:...
manager Steve Evans signed Cogan on 8 June following his release from Grays Athletic. Evans admitted he tried signing Cogan three times the previous season, but had his attempts rejected. Cogan had other offers, but Crawley assistant manager Paul Raynor
Paul Raynor
Paul James Raynor is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.He played in the Football League for Nottingham Forest, Bristol Rovers,Huddersfield Town,Swansea City, Wrexham,Cambridge United,...
stated that the club's South London
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
location appealed to him. He made his debut for Crawley on 8 August, in the 4–0 away defeat to Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
, replacing Daniel Powell
Daniel Powell
Daniel Vendrys Powell is an English footballer who plays for Milton Keynes Dons, as a striker.-Career:Powell made his debut for Milton Keynes Dons in a 3–1 victory over Hartlepool United on 15 November 2008, coming on as a substitute in the 84th minute and scoring the team's final goal in the 90th...
as a substitute in the 52nd minute. Having made only three appearances in the 2010–11 season, Cogan was released by mutual consent on 16 November 2010. Evans stated that Cogan wanted to "play some first team football".
Dover Athletic
Cogan signed for Dover Athletic a few days after leaving Crawley, making his debut coming on as a substitute for Sam Long in the 2–1 home defeat against WokingWoking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
in the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
on 20 November.
International career
Cogan was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-21 squad for the MadeiraMadeira
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago that lies between and , just under 400 km north of Tenerife, Canary Islands, in the north Atlantic Ocean and an outermost region of the European Union...
International Tournament, where he made his under-21 debut against Madeira on 27 February 2004.