John Coady
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John Coady is a former Irish
footballer who played at both the left back position and in left midfield.
John is a lifelong Shamrock Rovers supporter and so was delighted to make his debut on the 31st of October 1982 away to University College Dublin A.F.C.
and scored twice in a 2-2 draw. After winning 3 Leagues and the FAI Cup
twice he signed for Chelsea F.C.
in London
for £25,000 in December 1986.
He made his debut at the age of 26 on April 18, 1987 and scoring the only Chelsea goal in a 1-1 draw away to Queens Park Rangers
. He made 9 league appearances (plus 7 more as a substitute) with Chelsea, scoring in two of them.
Coady returned to play for Derry City F.C.
in October 1988 where he won the domestic treble.
Following another stint at Shamrock Rovers in the 1992/93 season where he scored once in 23 appearances he moved on to play for Monaghan United
and Dundalk
before finishing his career at Drogheda United
.
He represented the League twice and scored once in the European Cup
in 7 European appearances for Rovers. Also won one cap for Ireland in the 1988 Summer Olympics
qualifiers. Other honours included captaining the League in victories over IFK Göteborg
and the League of Wales
.
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 who played at both the left back position and in left midfield.
John is a lifelong Shamrock Rovers supporter and so was delighted to make his debut on the 31st of October 1982 away to University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
and scored twice in a 2-2 draw. After winning 3 Leagues and 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...
twice he signed for Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
for £25,000 in December 1986.
He made his debut at the age of 26 on April 18, 1987 and scoring the only Chelsea goal in a 1-1 draw away to Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
. He made 9 league appearances (plus 7 more as a substitute) with Chelsea, scoring in two of them.
Coady returned to play for Derry City F.C.
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
in October 1988 where he won the domestic treble.
Following another stint at Shamrock Rovers in the 1992/93 season where he scored once in 23 appearances he moved on to play for Monaghan United
Monaghan United
Monaghan United F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1979 and elected to the league in 1985, hails from Monaghan and play their home matches at Gortakeegan, Monaghan...
and Dundalk
Dundalk
Dundalk is the county town of County Louth in Ireland. It is situated where the Castletown River flows into Dundalk Bay. The town is close to the border with Northern Ireland and equi-distant from Dublin and Belfast. The town's name, which was historically written as Dundalgan, has associations...
before finishing his career at Drogheda United
Drogheda United
Drogheda United Football Club is an Irish football club currently playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club hails from Drogheda, Ireland and, since 1979, plays its home matches at Hunky Dorys Park....
.
He represented the League twice and scored once in the European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
in 7 European appearances for Rovers. Also won one cap for Ireland in the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
qualifiers. Other honours included captaining the League in victories over IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
and the League of Wales
League of Wales
The Welsh Premier League is the national football league for Wales. It has both Professional and Semi-Professional status clubs and is at the top of the Welsh football league system. Prior to 2002, the league was known as the League of Wales, but changed its name as part of a sponsorship deal...
.
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...
: 6- Shamrock Rovers 1983/84, 1984/85, 1985/86, 1986/87
- Derry CityDerry City F.C.Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
1989/90 - Dundalk F.C.Dundalk F.C.Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
1994/95
- 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...
: 3- Shamrock Rovers 1985, 1986
- Derry CityDerry City F.C.Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
1989
- League of Ireland Cup
- Derry CityDerry City F.C.Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
- 1989
- Derry City