Vinny Faherty
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Vincent "Vinny" Faherty (born 13 June 1987 in Galway
) is an Irish
footballer who plays in Australia for Whittlesea Zebras, promoted as champions to the Victorian Premier League
for the 2012 season. He plays in either the forward position or as an attacking midfielder.
's scoring record in the under-18 FAI Youth Interleague competition with 21 goals. As captain of Salthill Devon's under-21 team, he opened the scoring in the 2006 eircom U21 League semi-final against Sligo Rovers, and led his side to victory in the final, beating Cork City
2–1 to become the first club without a team in the National Leagues to succeed at that level. In early 2007, Faherty spent two spells on trial with Ipswich Town
of the English Championship
. He scored twice against Millwall
in a friendly
, and played for the reserve team
against Luton Town, but no contract ensued.
's first game as manager, as Galway lost 3–2 at home to Bray Wanderers in April 2008. He finished the 2008 season with five goals in the league, and the following year was the club's top scorer with eight in all competitions, two short of the target he had set for himself. He also notched up 17 assists which was the highest total in the league.
club Hibernian
in November 2009, and Faherty also had a trial with Crystal Palace
of the English Championship. However, Palace's reserve games were postponed because of heavy snow, and when Faherty discovered that players were not being paid because of the club's financial difficulties, he returned to Ireland and signed for St Patrick's Athletic
for the 2010 season.
Faherty scored on his St Patrick's Athletic debut against Wexford Youths in a 3–0 victory for the Saints in pre-season. He started the season well, chalking up goals and assists, and was central to a team that found itself top of the table and in the Setanta Sports Cup Final. Faherty finished the 2010 league season as St. Patrick's Athletic's top scorer, with his goals including a diving header against rivals Shamrock Rovers
and away to Bohemians.
He left St Patrick's at the end of the season.
for the 2011 season. His 14 goals from 20 league games made him the club's top scorer, and second only to Caleb Nicholas of Langwarrin
in the VSL Division 1 list, as Zebras finished as champions, thus earning promotion to the Victorian Premier League
. Zebras confirmed that Faherty had signed on again for the 2012 season.
. In 2010, Faherty played for the Ireland under-23 side in a training match against the senior national squad
.
Galway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
) is an Irish
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,...
footballer who plays in Australia for Whittlesea Zebras, promoted as champions to the Victorian Premier League
Victorian Premier League
The Victorian Premier League is the highest State level association football competition in Victoria, Australia, and second highest nationally after the A-League...
for the 2012 season. He plays in either the forward position or as an attacking midfielder.
Early career
As a youngster, Faherty began his career with Salthill Devon. While playing for the Galway representative team, he broke Kevin DoyleKevin Doyle
Kevin Edward Doyle is an Irish international footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers....
's scoring record in the under-18 FAI Youth Interleague competition with 21 goals. As captain of Salthill Devon's under-21 team, he opened the scoring in the 2006 eircom U21 League semi-final against Sligo Rovers, and led his side to victory in the final, beating Cork City
Cork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
2–1 to become the first club without a team in the National Leagues to succeed at that level. In early 2007, Faherty spent two spells on trial with Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
of the English Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
. He scored twice against Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
in a friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
, and played for the reserve team
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
against Luton Town, but no contract ensued.
Galway United
After three years with Salthill Devon, Faherty chose to defer going to college and, despite interest from clubs including Ipswich Town and Coventry City, joined Galway United, his hometown team, in July 2007. Described by the Galway Advertiser as having "impressed when introduced for his debut" against Cork City, he appeared regularly for the remainder of the season, sometimes in the starting eleven but more often as a substitute. Faherty's first senior goal for the club coincided with Jeff KennaJeff Kenna
Jeffrey Jude Kenna is an Irish football manager and former player who played the largest part of his career as a defender with Southampton and Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League. He has managed Galway United and St Patrick's Athletic...
's first game as manager, as Galway lost 3–2 at home to Bray Wanderers in April 2008. He finished the 2008 season with five goals in the league, and the following year was the club's top scorer with eight in all competitions, two short of the target he had set for himself. He also notched up 17 assists which was the highest total in the league.
St Patrick's Athletic
Faherty and team-mate John Russell were linked with a move to Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
in November 2009, and Faherty also had a trial with Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
of the English Championship. However, Palace's reserve games were postponed because of heavy snow, and when Faherty discovered that players were not being paid because of the club's financial difficulties, he returned to Ireland and signed for St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
for the 2010 season.
Faherty scored on his St Patrick's Athletic debut against Wexford Youths in a 3–0 victory for the Saints in pre-season. He started the season well, chalking up goals and assists, and was central to a team that found itself top of the table and in the Setanta Sports Cup Final. Faherty finished the 2010 league season as St. Patrick's Athletic's top scorer, with his goals including a diving header against rivals 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...
and away to Bohemians.
He left St Patrick's at the end of the season.
Whittlesea Zebras
Faherty signed for Australian club Whittlesea Zebras of the Victorian State League Division 1Victorian State League Division 1
The Victorian State League Division 1 is the second tier association football competition in Victoria, Australia, and the third nationally, including the A-League...
for the 2011 season. His 14 goals from 20 league games made him the club's top scorer, and second only to Caleb Nicholas of Langwarrin
Langwarrin SC
The Langwarrin Soccer Club is an Australian association football club from Langwarrin, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The club was formed by local Scottish Australians in 1964, and currently competes in the Victorian State League Division 1.-Senior Squad 2011:-Reserve Squad...
in the VSL Division 1 list, as Zebras finished as champions, thus earning promotion to the Victorian Premier League
Victorian Premier League
The Victorian Premier League is the highest State level association football competition in Victoria, Australia, and second highest nationally after the A-League...
. Zebras confirmed that Faherty had signed on again for the 2012 season.
International career
Faherty's performances for Salthill earned him selection for Ireland at various levels. He played for the Irish amateur team against Northern Ireland in March 2007, scoring twice and creating a third, and an international against Scotland in April, and for the National League representative team in the 2007 Four Nations TournamentThe Four Nations Tournament
The Four Nations Tournament is an annual football competition, currently held by England who won the 2008 tournament which was held in Wales. The competition - with a format of all nations playing each other and table with the team finishing top declared the winner - is held towards the end of the...
. In 2010, Faherty played for the Ireland under-23 side in a training match against the senior national squad
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....
.