John Keogh (footballer)
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John Keogh is an Irish
former professional football player who played as a full back in the 1960s.
He started his footballing career with the Dublin nursery club, Stella Maris, on Richmond Road near Drumcondra. They won the Dublin District Schoolboys League Under 14, 15, 16 & 17. Keogh was capitan for the last two seasons. They also won the All-Ireland Under 15 title. His club mate at Stella Maris, Johnny Giles, went on to play with Manchester United, while Keogh was invited for trials at Chelsea but returned home after a couple of months.
He joined Shamrock Rovers F.C.
in 1958 where he made 9 appearances in European competition. Made his debut in a Dublin City Cup
game on the 16th of August 1959 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1959/0817/Pg002.html#Ar00202:1606B916A6CE16B6B81896CE.
He also made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland national football team
on 4 May 1966, coming on as a substitute in a 4-0 defeat to West Germany at Dalymount Park
.
"I received a telegram in work from Tom Scully, the Shamrock Rovers secretary, on the day of the game to be at Dalymount at 7.0pm that evening with my boots and shin-guards.
I drove to out to Milltown from Finglas where I lived, but the place was locked up and there was no one there, so I had to climb over the wall, break in the door, grab my boots and climb out over the wall again.
I stripped off in Dalymount and after a few minutes Theo Foley, who had been doubtful from the start, went down injured, and I was sent on and played very well."
Shared his testimonial with Pat Courtney
in May 1967 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1967/0518/Pg003.html#Ar00300:3566AD3B16C931579834D7B036E94539795F3989453A595F2B49FC2EBA132D5B3430EB4C2FEBAC338BC442A70D46A72945A7944927AB2CB6AE34A6CA2B579A3047B131394536195F38A9E93D8A003EC79443B7AB3FD7B54387C8.
In 1968 John joined Cork Celtic F.C.
for two seasons and lined up against his former club in the 1969 FAI Cup
final. Alas, in his last final appearance he scored an own goal in a 1-1- draw. And the Milltown club won the replay 4-1.
In 1970 he joined Dundalk for his last two seasons.
He is a member of Forrest Little Golf Club in Cloughran where he served as Captain for the year 2010. He has been instrumental in the promotion of the Juvenile section of the club.
He received an Eircom Legend of Irish Football Award at halftime during the World Cup qualifier game against Armenia at Croke Park on Wednesday October 14, 2009.
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,...
former professional football player who played as a full back in the 1960s.
He started his footballing career with the Dublin nursery club, Stella Maris, on Richmond Road near Drumcondra. They won the Dublin District Schoolboys League Under 14, 15, 16 & 17. Keogh was capitan for the last two seasons. They also won the All-Ireland Under 15 title. His club mate at Stella Maris, Johnny Giles, went on to play with Manchester United, while Keogh was invited for trials at Chelsea but returned home after a couple of months.
He joined Shamrock Rovers F.C.
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...
in 1958 where he made 9 appearances in European competition. Made his debut in a Dublin City Cup
Dublin City Cup
The Dublin City Cup is a defunct Irish football tournament which was played for by all League of Ireland sides . It ran from 1933 and ran uninterrupted until 1973. In season 1975/76 it was revived and played for by sides who did not reach the League of Ireland Cup quarter finals...
game on the 16th of August 1959 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1959/0817/Pg002.html#Ar00202:1606B916A6CE16B6B81896CE.
He also made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland national football team
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
on 4 May 1966, coming on as a substitute in a 4-0 defeat to West Germany at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
.
"I received a telegram in work from Tom Scully, the Shamrock Rovers secretary, on the day of the game to be at Dalymount at 7.0pm that evening with my boots and shin-guards.
I drove to out to Milltown from Finglas where I lived, but the place was locked up and there was no one there, so I had to climb over the wall, break in the door, grab my boots and climb out over the wall again.
I stripped off in Dalymount and after a few minutes Theo Foley, who had been doubtful from the start, went down injured, and I was sent on and played very well."
Shared his testimonial with Pat Courtney
Pat Courtney
Pat Courtney is a former Irish football player who played as a full back.He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1958 and made his debut in a League of Ireland Shield game on 27 September 1959 ....
in May 1967 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1967/0518/Pg003.html#Ar00300:3566AD3B16C931579834D7B036E94539795F3989453A595F2B49FC2EBA132D5B3430EB4C2FEBAC338BC442A70D46A72945A7944927AB2CB6AE34A6CA2B579A3047B131394536195F38A9E93D8A003EC79443B7AB3FD7B54387C8.
In 1968 John joined Cork Celtic F.C.
Cork Celtic F.C.
Cork Celtic F.C. were a Irish football club based in Cork. They played in the League of Ireland between 1959 and 1979 and played their home games at Turners Cross. The club had previously played in the league as Evergreen United...
for two seasons and lined up against his former club in the 1969 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...
final. Alas, in his last final appearance he scored an own goal in a 1-1- draw. And the Milltown club won the replay 4-1.
In 1970 he joined Dundalk for his last two seasons.
He is a member of Forrest Little Golf Club in Cloughran where he served as Captain for the year 2010. He has been instrumental in the promotion of the Juvenile section of the club.
He received an Eircom Legend of Irish Football Award at halftime during the World Cup qualifier game against Armenia at Croke Park on Wednesday October 14, 2009.
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...
- Shamrock Rovers 1963-64: 1
- 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...
- Shamrock Rovers 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967: 5
- League of Ireland ShieldLeague of Ireland ShieldThe League of Ireland Shield is a defunct Irish football tournament which was introduced when the League of Ireland started in 1921 and ran uninterrupted until 1972...
- Shamrock Rovers 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1965-66: 4
- Dublin City CupDublin City CupThe Dublin City Cup is a defunct Irish football tournament which was played for by all League of Ireland sides . It ran from 1933 and ran uninterrupted until 1973. In season 1975/76 it was revived and played for by sides who did not reach the League of Ireland Cup quarter finals...
- Shamrock Rovers 1963-64, 1966-67: 2
- Top Four CupTop Four CupTop Four Cup was a football competition played between the top four clubs in the League of Ireland from 1956 to 1974.-Final Results:1955/56 - Shamrock Rovers F.C. 1 - 0 Waterford F.C.1956/57 - Evergreen United 2 - 1 Drumcondra F.C....
- Shamrock Rovers 1965-66: 1
- Leinster Senior CupLeinster Senior Cup (football)The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organised by the Leinster Football Association. It contested by the top League of Ireland sides based in the province in Leinster along with four Leinster Senior League sides and the two Leinster Junior Cup finalists. The Cup was...
- Shamrock Rovers 1964: 1
Sources
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)
- The Complete Who's Who of Irish International Football, 1945-96 (1996):Stephen McGarrigle
- John Paul Keogh, son.