Ray Scully
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Ray Scully is an Irish
footballer
who last played for Shelbourne
. Scully primarily plays as a midfielder but also plays at right-back.
as part of their under 21 squad before in 2002 he joined newly formed League of Ireland club franchise Kildare County
under the guise of his former Shelbourne manager Dermot Keely
. He immediately broke into Kildare's first team and helped Kildare to consecutive fifth place finishes in the First Division during their first two seasons of senior football. Scully was rewarded for his performances as he was voted Kildare County Supporters Club Player of the Season for 2003.
who were managed under John Gill
. Scully once again was a regular figure in the Vikings starting XI who were struggling at the foot of the Premier Division table. Mid-way through the 2004 season John Gill was sacked by Dublin City and replaced by Roddy Collins
. Collins immediately made drastic changes to City's squad and he transfer listed 14 players, including Scully. Scully did not wait long to find a new club as he promptly linked up with his former club Kildare County for the remainder of the 2004 season. Just months after being released by Dublin City, Scully rejoined the Vikings who were relegated back to the First Division for 2005 and who were now managed by his former Kildare manager Dermot Keely. Scully played a pivotal role for Dublin City during their 2005 First Division campaign helping 'The Vikings' to a swift promotion back to the Premier Division following a promotion/relegation play-off victory over Shamrock Rovers
.
. He joined Rovers' promotion rivals Dundalk
who were managed by his former Dublin City manager John Gill for the latter half of the 2006 season helping the Lilywhites to a 2nd place finish in the First Division. For 2007, Scully joined Waterford United managed by Gareth Cronin
. Scully made 25 league appearances for Waterford but he could not prevent them from suffering relegation back to the First Division following a play-off defeat to Finn Harps
. He departed Waterford at the end of the 2007 season.
. Scully became a cult figure for Shelbourne after a series of impressive hard working displays including a man of the match performance in the 2010 Leinster Senior Cup
final victory over Bray Wanderers
. Scully returned to the fringes of Shelbourne's first team in 2011 and parted company with the club mid-season. He made 46 competitive appearances for Shelbourne and scored 3 goals.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
footballer
Football (soccer)
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who last played for Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
. Scully primarily plays as a midfielder but also plays at right-back.
Early career
Scully began his senior career with ShelbourneShelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
as part of their under 21 squad before in 2002 he joined newly formed League of Ireland club franchise Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
under the guise of his former Shelbourne manager Dermot Keely
Dermot 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...
. He immediately broke into Kildare's first team and helped Kildare to consecutive fifth place finishes in the First Division during their first two seasons of senior football. Scully was rewarded for his performances as he was voted Kildare County Supporters Club Player of the Season for 2003.
Dublin City and Kildare County
Scully departed Kildare County prior to the start of the 2004 season to join newly promoted Premier Division club 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...
who were managed under John Gill
John Gill (football manager)
John Gill is an Irish football manager whose last job was in charge of Dundalk FC. He is currently assistant manager of St. Pats....
. Scully once again was a regular figure in the Vikings starting XI who were struggling at the foot of the Premier Division table. Mid-way through the 2004 season John Gill was sacked by Dublin City and replaced by Roddy Collins
Roddy Collins
Roderick 'Roddy' Collins , is a Irish former professional football player and current manager of Monaghan United. He has also worked as a television pundit, and is the brother of acclaimed former boxer, Steve Collins....
. Collins immediately made drastic changes to City's squad and he transfer listed 14 players, including Scully. Scully did not wait long to find a new club as he promptly linked up with his former club Kildare County for the remainder of the 2004 season. Just months after being released by Dublin City, Scully rejoined the Vikings who were relegated back to the First Division for 2005 and who were now managed by his former Kildare manager Dermot Keely. Scully played a pivotal role for Dublin City during their 2005 First Division campaign helping 'The Vikings' to a swift promotion back to the Premier Division following a promotion/relegation play-off victory over 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...
.
Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk and Waterford United
Scully was released by Dublin City after the 2005 season and ironically Scully joined the club who he helped relegate just months earlier, Shamrock Rovers. He was a regular in the Rovers for the first half of the 2006 First Division season making 12 league appearances before he was released by manager Pat ScullyPat Scully
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Scully is an Irish football manager, currently in charge of Limerick in the League of Ireland...
. He joined Rovers' promotion rivals Dundalk
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...
who were managed by his former Dublin City manager John Gill for the latter half of the 2006 season helping the Lilywhites to a 2nd place finish in the First Division. For 2007, Scully joined Waterford United managed by Gareth Cronin
Gareth Cronin
Gareth Cronin is former Irish player and manager.Cronin had been assistant manager to Dermot Keely at Cork City before the club went out of business in July 2006. The following month, Gareth Cronin became manager at Waterford United where he spent over two full seasons before leaving on the 17...
. Scully made 25 league appearances for Waterford but he could not prevent them from suffering relegation back to the First Division following a play-off defeat to 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...
. He departed Waterford at the end of the 2007 season.
Shelbourne
Following a break from League of Ireland football, Scully once again linked up with Dermot Keely, this time joining former club Shelbourne on July 27, 2009. He made his Shelbourne debut as a second-half substitute during a 3-0 victory over Monaghan United at Kingspan Century Park on September 4, 2009. After been on the fringes of the first team in 2009, Scully make the breakthrough as regular starting XI player for Shelbourne in 2010 under the management of new manager Alan MathewsAlan 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...
. Scully became a cult figure for Shelbourne after a series of impressive hard working displays including a man of the match performance in the 2010 Leinster Senior Cup
2010 Leinster Senior Cup
The 2010 Leinster Football Association Senior Cup, also known as the 2010 Leinster Senior Cup, was the 109th staging of the Leinster Senior Cup association football competition. The 2010 Leinster Senior Cup marked the return of the competition following a ten year absence.20 teams competed in the...
final victory over 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...
. Scully returned to the fringes of Shelbourne's first team in 2011 and parted company with the club mid-season. He made 46 competitive appearances for Shelbourne and scored 3 goals.
Honours
- Leinster Senior Cup: 1
- ShelbourneShelbourne F.C.Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
- 20102010 Leinster Senior CupThe 2010 Leinster Football Association Senior Cup, also known as the 2010 Leinster Senior Cup, was the 109th staging of the Leinster Senior Cup association football competition. The 2010 Leinster Senior Cup marked the return of the competition following a ten year absence.20 teams competed in the...
- Shelbourne