Gary Dempsey (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Gary Dempsey is an Irish
footballer
who plays for Bray Wanderers
of the League of Ireland
.
career. Although blessed with fine technical ability and good vision, Dempsey struggled with the physical rigours of the SPL
in the Aberdeen midfield. Under pressure from a large section of the Dons support, Dempsey travelled to Doncaster
to spend a time on trial with Doncaster Rovers
in January 2006. A move failed to materialise, and although Dempsey returned to Aberdeen, his future at the club looked bleak. But as the 2005–06 season drew to a close, he forced his way back into the first team picture after a number of fine bit-part performances.
On 26 March 2007, Aberdeen
announced that he had rejected their final contract offer, and shortly afterwards he signed for Yeovil Town
.
St Patrick's Athletic
announced his signing on 31 January 2008. Gary scored the equaliser away to IF Elfsborg
in the UEFA Cup. In November 2008 he was suspended after admitting betting against his own team albeit in a game in which he was not appearing.
He signed for Darlington
along with former Shamrock Rovers
striker Tadhg Purcell
in January 2010. He made his full league debut against Rotherham United
which ended in a 2–1 win for his new club.
He was released by the club following their relegation from League 2, along with 13 other players. On July 30, 2010, Dempsey signed for former club Bray Wanderers
"I would rather be on the dole than play for Dunfermline."
Republic of Ireland
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footballer
Football (soccer)
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who plays for 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...
of 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...
.
Career
The central midfielder made an uneasy start to his AberdeenAberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
career. Although blessed with fine technical ability and good vision, Dempsey struggled with the physical rigours of the SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
in the Aberdeen midfield. Under pressure from a large section of the Dons support, Dempsey travelled to Doncaster
Doncaster
Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England, and the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. The town is about from Sheffield and is popularly referred to as "Donny"...
to spend a time on trial with Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
in January 2006. A move failed to materialise, and although Dempsey returned to Aberdeen, his future at the club looked bleak. But as the 2005–06 season drew to a close, he forced his way back into the first team picture after a number of fine bit-part performances.
On 26 March 2007, Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
announced that he had rejected their final contract offer, and shortly afterwards he signed for Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
.
St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
announced his signing on 31 January 2008. Gary scored the equaliser away to IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg is a Swedish football club located in Borås. The club has won five national championship titles, the latest in 2006, and two national cup titles. Currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan. Elfsborg is based at Borås Arena...
in the UEFA Cup. In November 2008 he was suspended after admitting betting against his own team albeit in a game in which he was not appearing.
He signed for Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
along with former Shamrock 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...
striker Tadhg Purcell
Tadhg Purcell
Tadhg Purcell is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Darlington on loan from Northampton Town. His main position is striker although he can play on the wing.-Personal life:...
in January 2010. He made his full league debut against Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
which ended in a 2–1 win for his new club.
He was released by the club following their relegation from League 2, along with 13 other players. On July 30, 2010, Dempsey signed for former club 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...
Famous quote
He said after agreeing to play as an amateur for Aberdeen:"I would rather be on the dole than play for Dunfermline."