Gary Rogers
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Gary Rogers is an Irish
footballer
playing with in the League of Ireland
.
and was brought to the Shelbourne youth team. While with the youth team, he had a trial at Stockport County
. He did not get a contract and upon his return he never made a first-team appearance for Shels.
in December 2005. However six months into his contract Dublin City pulled out of the League of Ireland and Rogers was without a club. He subsequently signed for Bray Wanderers
. He stayed at Bray until the start of the 2007 season.
said of Rogers: "Gary is a top class goalkeeper, has a lot of experience in the League of Ireland and I'm delighted to add a player of his ability to the team." Rogers became the first-choice goalkeeper and helped the Tribesmen stay up in his first season with the club. However, Cousins was sacked at the start of the 2008 season. New manager Jeff Kenna
came in April and Galway's form improved in the latter part of the season, and clean sheets against Finn Harps
and UCD, who were both subsequently relegated, helped the Tribesmen stay up.
and was voted player of the month for March 2010 having kept clean sheets in the opening five games if the season.http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=3604. Gary was part of the Airtricity League XI side that played Manchester United in the opening game at the Aviva Stadium
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0804/1224276148506.html. Rogers was voted by the Ultras
group the 'Shed End Invincibles' as their player of the year http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=4075. Gary re-signed for the Saints on the 30th November 2010 http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=4064. After many excellent performances for . Rogers is widely regarded as the Airtricity League's best goalkeeper.
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
Football (soccer)
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playing with 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...
.
Shelbourne
Rogers played with non-league side St Francis F.C. when he was younger and was spotted by Dermot KeelyDermot Keely
Dermot Keely, is the former manager of Irish football team Shelbourne.-Family:Keely's family have played League of Ireland football at various levels. His late father Peter Keely played for Shelbourne, his brother Joe played on the same Home Farm FAI Cup winning side of 1775 as Dermot Keely himself...
and was brought to the Shelbourne youth team. While with the youth team, he had a trial at Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
. He did not get a contract and upon his return he never made a first-team appearance for Shels.
Drogheda United
At the age of 21 he moved to . He was a regular in the first team, and was the main factor in the Drogs brilliant defensive record.Return to Shelbourne
Despite accepting a new contract at United Park, Rogers rejoined after Chris Bennion moved from Shels to . Rogers spent his time at Tolka Park deputising beneath Steve Williams.Dublin City & Bray Wanderers
Disappointed with a lack of first-team appearances, he joined Dermot Keely's Dublin CityDublin City F.C.
Dublin City Football Club was an Irish association football club that played in the League of Ireland. They were formed in 1999 after a split within Home Farm Everton and they originally played as Home Farm Fingal before changing their name for the 2001–02 season...
in December 2005. However six months into his contract Dublin City pulled out of the League of Ireland and Rogers was without a club. He subsequently signed 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...
. He stayed at Bray until the start of the 2007 season.
Galway United
He signed for Galway United in February 2007, who were newly promoted to the Premier Division. Upon his signing, manager Tony CousinsTony Cousins
Tony Cousins is a former Irish footballer and the current coach of League of Ireland club, Longford Town. He is the older brother of Andrew Cousins and first cousin of Tommy Dunne....
said of Rogers: "Gary is a top class goalkeeper, has a lot of experience in the League of Ireland and I'm delighted to add a player of his ability to the team." Rogers became the first-choice goalkeeper and helped the Tribesmen stay up in his first season with the club. However, Cousins was sacked at the start of the 2008 season. New manager Jeff Kenna
Jeff Kenna
Jeffrey Jude Kenna is an Irish football manager and former player who played the largest part of his career as a defender with Southampton and Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League. He has managed Galway United and St Patrick's Athletic...
came in April and Galway's form improved in the latter part of the season, and clean sheets against Finn Harps
Finn Harps F.C.
Finn Harps Football Club are a professional Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1954 and elected to the league in 1969. They hail from Ballybofey, County Donegal and play their home matches at Finn Park. The club's colours are blue...
and UCD, who were both subsequently relegated, helped the Tribesmen stay up.
St Patrick's Athletic
Rogers followed Jeff Kenna to Dublin side at the beginning of the 2009 season. Saints goalkeeper Barry Ryan moved in the opposite direction vacating the goalkeepers' jersey. Poor league performances saw Rogers and the team criticised as Jeff Kenna was fired as manager. Rogers remained at the club for the following season under Pete MahonPete Mahon
Pete Mahon , is an Irish football manager who is currently the manager of St. Patrick's Athletic .His son, Alan Mahon , played all his career for UCD....
and was voted player of the month for March 2010 having kept clean sheets in the opening five games if the season.http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=3604. Gary was part of the Airtricity League XI side that played Manchester United in the opening game at the Aviva Stadium
Aviva Stadium
The Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 50,000 spectators. The stadium is built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road venue, which was demolished in 2007, and replaces that stadium as home to its chief tenants: the Irish rugby union team and the...
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0804/1224276148506.html. Rogers was voted by the Ultras
Ultras
Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams...
group the 'Shed End Invincibles' as their player of the year http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=4075. Gary re-signed for the Saints on the 30th November 2010 http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=4064. After many excellent performances for . Rogers is widely regarded as the Airtricity League's best goalkeeper.
Honours
- League of Ireland First Division: 1
- Drogheda United - 2001
- 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- Drogheda United - 2005