Terry Eviston
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Terry Eviston was a footballer
who played for Home Farm
, Bohemians
, Athlone Town A.F.C.
, Dundalk F.C.
and two spells with Shamrock Rovers
.
after joining them from Home Farm in 1978 and was their top scorer in the league in 1980/81 with 9 goals from 20 games (1 as substitute). In total he played 110 league games (99 plus 11 as sub) scoring 31 league goals. He made a scoring debut for Bohs on the 10th of September 1978.
On 30 April 1980 he represented the League of Ireland against Argentina at the River Plate Stadium where Diego Maradona
scored in a 1-0 defeat and on 3 September 1981 Terry was part of a League of Ireland side that played Brazil in Maceió.
After five seasons at Dalymount Park
Rovers new manager Jim McLaughlin (footballer)
signed Terry in July 1983. In his first season at Milltown
, Rovers won the League for the first time in twenty years.
After 25 total appearances Terry transferred to Athlone Town during the 1984–85 season where he remained until signing for Dundalk in the summer of 1986.
In his seven years at Oriel Park
he won the League twice, the FAI Cup
once and the League of Ireland Cup twice and was won the Soccer Writers' Personality of the Year award in 1987–88.
He rejoined Rovers in the summer of 1993 and scored 6 goals in 25 appearances as he picked up his fourth League medal in his first season back in the Hoops. He made one appearance in Europe for Rovers.
Terry scored a total of 101 league goals in his League of Ireland career. He played in 14 European games in his career as well as winning an Irish amateur cap against Greece in 1978 and an Olympic cap against Hungary in 1986.
in January 1996 Terry, along with Alan O'Neill, was appointed manager of the club. On 10 May, Terry was awarded a testimonial when a League of Ireland XI played Everton at Dalymount Park.
Alan and Terry were surprisingly sacked after two games of the 1996–97 season. He then went to play for Athlone Town F.C. where he scored his 100th league goal.
He managed Dundalk in the first division for the 1999/2000 season.
In 2005 he took up the role of assistant manager at Shamrock Rovers. When Roddy Collins
was sacked at the end of that season Terry left the club. Terry is currently manager of Drogheda Town in the Leinster Senior League.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who played for Home Farm
Home Farm F.C.
Home Farm Football Club is an Irish football club based in Whitehall, Dublin. Originally founded in 1928, the club joined the League of Ireland in 1972 after merging with Drumcondra. Following this merger they were briefly known as Home Farm Drumcondra...
, Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
, Athlone Town A.F.C.
Athlone Town A.F.C.
Athlone Town F.C. is an Irish football club from Athlone, playing in the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1887. First elected to the League of Ireland in 1922, they play their home matches in Lissywoollen their new stadium which opened in 2007...
, 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...
and two spells with 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...
.
Playing career
He made 6 appearances in European competition for BohemiansBohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
after joining them from Home Farm in 1978 and was their top scorer in the league in 1980/81 with 9 goals from 20 games (1 as substitute). In total he played 110 league games (99 plus 11 as sub) scoring 31 league goals. He made a scoring debut for Bohs on the 10th of September 1978.
On 30 April 1980 he represented the League of Ireland against Argentina at the River Plate Stadium where Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
scored in a 1-0 defeat and on 3 September 1981 Terry was part of a League of Ireland side that played Brazil in Maceió.
After five seasons 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...
Rovers new manager Jim McLaughlin (footballer)
Jim McLaughlin (footballer)
Jim McLaughlin is a former Northern Irish footballer and was later a football manager in the League of Ireland.-Playing career:...
signed Terry in July 1983. In his first season 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...
, Rovers won the League for the first time in twenty years.
After 25 total appearances Terry transferred to Athlone Town during the 1984–85 season where he remained until signing for Dundalk in the summer of 1986.
In his seven years at Oriel Park
Oriel Park
Oriel Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Dundalk F.C. Its current capacity is about 4,500 with 3,000 seats. The ground was opened in 1919.-History:...
he won the League twice, 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...
once and the League of Ireland Cup twice and was won the Soccer Writers' Personality of the Year award in 1987–88.
He rejoined Rovers in the summer of 1993 and scored 6 goals in 25 appearances as he picked up his fourth League medal in his first season back in the Hoops. He made one appearance in Europe for Rovers.
Terry scored a total of 101 league goals in his League of Ireland career. He played in 14 European games in his career as well as winning an Irish amateur cap against Greece in 1978 and an Olympic cap against Hungary in 1986.
Management career
After the sacking of Ray TreacyRay Treacy
Ray Treacy , is an Irish former professional footballer.-Playing career:He played 42 times for the Republic of Ireland national football team between 1966 and 1980...
in January 1996 Terry, along with Alan O'Neill, was appointed manager of the club. On 10 May, Terry was awarded a testimonial when a League of Ireland XI played Everton at Dalymount Park.
Alan and Terry were surprisingly sacked after two games of the 1996–97 season. He then went to play for Athlone Town F.C. where he scored his 100th league goal.
He managed Dundalk in the first division for the 1999/2000 season.
In 2005 he took up the role of assistant manager at Shamrock Rovers. When 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....
was sacked at the end of that season Terry left the club. Terry is currently manager of Drogheda Town in the Leinster Senior League.
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...
: 4- Shamrock Rovers 1983/84, 1993/1994
- 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...
1987/88, 1990/1991
- 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- 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...
1988
- Dundalk F.C.
- League of Ireland Cup: 3
- 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...
1987, 1990 - Bohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
1979
- Dundalk F.C.
- Leinster Senior Cup (association football)
- Bohemians - 1978/79
- LFA Presidents Cup
- Shamrock Rovers 1984/85
- SWAI Personality of the Year: 1
- 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...
1987/88
- Dundalk F.C.