Thomas Heary
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Thomas Heary is an Irish
football player, who last played for Limerick
. He is the younger brother of Owen Heary
, Bohemians
player and club captain.
as a youth in 1995.
He made his senior debut the following September in a First Division match, coming off the bench late on to replace Sam Collins
in his team's 1-0 home victory against Reading.
During the remainder of the 1996/97 season, Heary made five further appearances as the Terriers
avoided relegation.
Between the start of the 1997/98 and the end of the 1999/2000 season, Heary made just eight further appearances in all competitions.
One of Heary's better seasons for Huddersfield was to come in the 2000/01 season. He made 31 appearances in all competitions but was unable to help save the club from relegation to the Second Division.
The following season, Heary made 43 appearances in all competitions of the 2001/02 campaign, with Huddersfield narrowly missing out on promotion after losing to Brentford in the play-off semi-finals.
In the 2002/03 season, he made 21 appearances in all competitions, but Huddersfield were relegated to the Third Division. In the summer of 2003, Heary left the Galpharm Stadium
and returned to his native Ireland to join Bohemians
.
.
In July 2003, Heary played in both legs of the UEFA Champions League
First Qualifying Round, as Bohemians beat BATE Borisov 3-1 over two legs. He also played in both legs of the Second Qualifying Round as Bohemians were defeated 5-0 over the two legs by Rosenborg
. Heary played in both legs of the UEFA Cup
First Qualifying Round the following season, as Bohemians were beaten 3-1 over two legs by Levadia Tallinn.
Heary was injured on the first day of the 2005 season against Shamrock Rovers and missed almost the entire campaign. The next two years were spent mostly on the sidelines, suffering numerous setbacks. After Bohemians' double-winning 2008 season, he left to join his former manager Sean Connor
at newly promoted Dundalk
.
for the 2009 season.
season, signing for Galway United
, having spent most of pre-season there.
Heary only made 14 appearances for the club before moving on.
in July 2010. He only made 7 appearances for the club.
in April 1999, which took place in Nigeria
.
Heary played every minute of Ireland's four games in the competition.
Ireland lost the first group match 1-0 to Mexico
, but beat Saudi Arabia
2-0 in the second group match and thrashed Australia
4-0 in the third and final group match.
In the round of 16, Ireland faced hosts Nigeria
. Richard Sadlier
gave Ireland the lead in the first-half but Pius Ikedia
equalised for Nigeria with about 20 minutes remaining. The score remained 1-1 after extra-time, but Ireland lost 5-3 on penalties.
Heary also played in and won the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
with Ireland in 1998.
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, who last played for Limerick
Limerick F.C.
Limerick Football Club is an association football club based in Limerick, Ireland. The club currently play in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The first Limerick FC was founded in 1937 and has had a number of guises through its history, known at different times as Limerick FC, Limerick...
. He is the younger brother of Owen Heary
Owen Heary
Owen Heary is an Irish professional football defender and currently captain of Bohemians .-Playing career:He made his League of Ireland debut for Kilkenny City at Bray Wanderers on 21 November 1993...
, 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...
player and club captain.
Huddersfield Town
Heary signed for Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
as a youth in 1995.
He made his senior debut the following September in a First Division match, coming off the bench late on to replace Sam Collins
Sam Collins
Samuel Jason "Sam" Collins is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Hartlepool United, where he serves as captain. His brother, Simon, is also a former professional footballer and manager....
in his team's 1-0 home victory against Reading.
During the remainder of the 1996/97 season, Heary made five further appearances as the Terriers
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
avoided relegation.
Between the start of the 1997/98 and the end of the 1999/2000 season, Heary made just eight further appearances in all competitions.
One of Heary's better seasons for Huddersfield was to come in the 2000/01 season. He made 31 appearances in all competitions but was unable to help save the club from relegation to the Second Division.
The following season, Heary made 43 appearances in all competitions of the 2001/02 campaign, with Huddersfield narrowly missing out on promotion after losing to Brentford in the play-off semi-finals.
In the 2002/03 season, he made 21 appearances in all competitions, but Huddersfield were relegated to the Third Division. In the summer of 2003, Heary left the Galpharm Stadium
Galpharm Stadium
The Galpharm Stadium, formerly the Alfred McAlpine Stadium, is a multi-use sports in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. Since 1994, it has been the home ground of Huddersfield Town and Super League side, Huddersfield Giants.-The Stadium:...
and returned to his native Ireland to join 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...
.
Bohemians
Arriving in May 2003, Heary impressed in defence and midfield during his time at Dalymount ParkDalymount 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...
.
In July 2003, Heary played in both legs of the UEFA Champions League
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...
First Qualifying Round, as Bohemians beat BATE Borisov 3-1 over two legs. He also played in both legs of the Second Qualifying Round as Bohemians were defeated 5-0 over the two legs by Rosenborg
Rosenborg
Rosenborg may refer to:Denmark:* Rosenborg Castle, a castle in Copenhagen, DenmarkNorway:* Rosenborg, Trondheim, a place in Trondheim, Norway* Rosenborg BK, an association football club based in Trondheim, Norway...
. Heary played in both legs of 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...
First Qualifying Round the following season, as Bohemians were beaten 3-1 over two legs by Levadia Tallinn.
Heary was injured on the first day of the 2005 season against Shamrock Rovers and missed almost the entire campaign. The next two years were spent mostly on the sidelines, suffering numerous setbacks. After Bohemians' double-winning 2008 season, he left to join his former manager Sean Connor
Sean Connor
Sean Connor is a former footballer and manager currently without a club.-Playing career:Connor began his career at Distillery in the Irish League where he played for one full season before moving to Port Vale...
at newly promoted 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...
.
Dundalk
Heary joined Dundalk in January 2009 and was appointed club captain by Sean ConnorSean Connor
Sean Connor is a former footballer and manager currently without a club.-Playing career:Connor began his career at Distillery in the Irish League where he played for one full season before moving to Port Vale...
for the 2009 season.
Galway United
Heary re-joined Sean Connor before the start of the 2010 League of IrelandLeague 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...
season, signing for 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....
, having spent most of pre-season there.
Heary only made 14 appearances for the club before moving on.
Limerick
Heary joined LimerickLimerick F.C.
Limerick Football Club is an association football club based in Limerick, Ireland. The club currently play in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The first Limerick FC was founded in 1937 and has had a number of guises through its history, known at different times as Limerick FC, Limerick...
in July 2010. He only made 7 appearances for the club.
International career
Heary has never been capped at senior international level, but has earned four caps for the U-21 team. He also played in the FIFA U-20 World CupFIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
in April 1999, which took place in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
.
Heary played every minute of Ireland's four games in the competition.
Ireland lost the first group match 1-0 to Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, but beat Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
2-0 in the second group match and thrashed Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
4-0 in the third and final group match.
In the round of 16, Ireland faced hosts Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. Richard Sadlier
Richard Sadlier
Richard Sadlier is an Irish former professional footballer and former CEO of St Patrick's Athletic F.C.. Since retirement from the professional game he has worked as a pundit with RTÉ, earning comparisons with Mark Lawrenson and Jim Beglin who also began to work in punditry after their careers...
gave Ireland the lead in the first-half but Pius Ikedia
Pius Ikedia
Pius Nelson Ikedia is a Nigerian football winger who currently playing for Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K..-Career:While still a teenager, Ikedia scored many goals along with Julius Aghahowa at Nigerian club Bendel Insurance. He played professional football for one year in Côte d'Ivoire before he was...
equalised for Nigeria with about 20 minutes remaining. The score remained 1-1 after extra-time, but Ireland lost 5-3 on penalties.
Heary also played in and won the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
with Ireland in 1998.
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...
: 1- 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...
- 2008
- Bohemians
- 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- 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...
- 2008FAI Cup 2008The FAI Cup 2008 was the eighty-fifth staging of The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, or FAI Cup for short. This season was the second one sponsored by Ford....
- Bohemians
- UEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipUEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
: 1- Republic of Ireland - 1998