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Paul McGee (footballer born 1954)
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Paul 'Skee' McGee is a former Irish
football player and current manager of League of Ireland First Division club Salthill Devon.
McGee started his career with Sligo Rovers making his debut at 16 years of age on the 15th of November 1970. While at Finn Harps he won the FAI Cup
in 1974. He then joined his home town club Sligo Rovers winning the League of Ireland
championship in 1977. After the league success he was purchased by Queens Park Rangers
. In his Ireland career, he scored 4 goals in 16 matches and also won 10 youth caps
and 2 U21 caps.
He had 6 different spells during his career playing for Sligo.
McGee signed for Shamrock Rovers in August 1984. He made a scoring debut with 2 goals on the 26th against Home Farm in a 4-2 win at Milltown
. His last appearance was against his home town club in a 4-0 win on the 11th of November 1978. In total he played 15 times for the Hoops, including twice in the European Cup
, scoring 5 goals.
While at Galway United
he scored in the UEFA Cup
. Whilst at Derry he played in the UEFA Cup
in 1990.
He scored 143 league goals in the League of Ireland
which makes him the 9th all time goalscorer http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/iertops.html.
He is currently Galway United's all-time top goalscorer in the League of Ireland. He was also the club's player-manager during the 1989-90 season.
In January 1993 McGee moved clubs for the 34th occasion, a record for an Irish player:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1993/0128/Pg015.html#Ar01504.
In January 2007, McGee was appointed manager of Limerick 37 F.C.
He was sacked in December despite an impressive 4th place position http://www.elevenaside.com/limerick37/irish_soccer_detail.asp?newsid=30396
In January 2008 he was appointed assistant manager to Alan Mathews
at Cork City FC. In August 2008 he lost his job as Cork went into examinership
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/corkcity/news.asp?n=33767.
In May 2011 McGee was appointed manager of Salthill Devon http://www.loi.ie/index.php/component/content/article/18-salthill-devon/3502-paul-mcgee-appointed-salthill-boss.
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,...
football player and current manager of League of Ireland First Division club Salthill Devon.
McGee started his career with Sligo Rovers making his debut at 16 years of age on the 15th of November 1970. While at Finn Harps he won 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...
in 1974. He then joined his home town club Sligo Rovers winning 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...
championship in 1977. After the league success he was purchased by 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...
. In his Ireland career, he scored 4 goals in 16 matches and also won 10 youth caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
and 2 U21 caps.
He had 6 different spells during his career playing for Sligo.
McGee signed for Shamrock Rovers in August 1984. He made a scoring debut with 2 goals on the 26th against Home Farm in a 4-2 win at Milltown
Glenmalure Park
Glenmalure Park, often simply known as "Milltown", was a football stadium on the Southside of Dublin city in Ireland. Located in the suburb of Milltown, it was home to Shamrock Rovers from 1926 to 1987, when it was sold to property developers by the club's directors...
. His last appearance was against his home town club in a 4-0 win on the 11th of November 1978. In total he played 15 times for the Hoops, including twice 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...
, scoring 5 goals.
While at Galway United
Galway United
Galway United F.C. was founded as Galway Rovers in 1937. They are a football club currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the top tier of the Irish football....
he scored in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
. Whilst at Derry he played in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
in 1990.
He scored 143 league goals 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...
which makes him the 9th all time goalscorer http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/iertops.html.
He is currently Galway United's all-time top goalscorer in the League of Ireland. He was also the club's player-manager during the 1989-90 season.
In January 1993 McGee moved clubs for the 34th occasion, a record for an Irish player:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1993/0128/Pg015.html#Ar01504.
In January 2007, McGee was appointed manager of Limerick 37 F.C.
He was sacked in December despite an impressive 4th place position http://www.elevenaside.com/limerick37/irish_soccer_detail.asp?newsid=30396
In January 2008 he was appointed assistant manager to Alan Mathews
Alan Mathews
Alan Mathews is a former Irish footballer and the current manager of League of Ireland First Division side Shelbourne.-Player:As a player, Mathews played for St...
at Cork City FC. In August 2008 he lost his job as Cork went into examinership
Examinership
Examinership is a process in Irish law whereby the protection of the Court is obtained to assist the survival of a company. It allows a company to restructure with the approval of the High Court....
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/corkcity/news.asp?n=33767.
In May 2011 McGee was appointed manager of Salthill Devon http://www.loi.ie/index.php/component/content/article/18-salthill-devon/3502-paul-mcgee-appointed-salthill-boss.
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...
:- Sligo RoversSligo Rovers F.C.Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
1976/77
- Sligo Rovers
- 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...
:- Finn HarpsFinn 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...
1974
- Finn Harps
- League of Ireland First Division ShieldLeague of Ireland First Division ShieldThe League of Ireland First Division Shield is a now defunct Irish football competition which was run by the Football Association of Ireland. The tournament was confined to those teams competing in the League of Ireland First Division and ran during the 1980s and 1990s.-List of Finals:Possibly...
- Galway UnitedGalway UnitedGalway United F.C. was founded as Galway Rovers in 1937. They are a football club currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the top tier of the Irish football....
- 1993
- Galway United
- English Football League Third DivisionFootball League Third DivisionThe Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
- BurnleyBurnley F.C.Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
1981/82
- Burnley
See also
- Sligo Rovers F.C.Sligo Rovers F.C.Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
- 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...
- Galway United F.C.