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Galway United F.C. (Irish: Cumann Peile Ghaillimh Aontaithe) was founded as Galway Rovers in 1937. They are a football club currently playing in the Premier Division (the upper of the two tiers in the league). Galway first joined the League of Ireland in 1977, having been invited to participate in the League Cup in the previous year. The club's CEO is Nick Leeson, who gained notoriety as the rogue trader who brought down Barings, a famous British investment bank. Galway Rovers made its League of Ireland debut in Terryland Park, Galway, against St. Patricks Athletic on the August 28 of that year.[1]
[edit] Honours
- Runners-up (1): 1985-86
- Winners (1): 1991
- Runners-up (1): 1985
- Winners (2): 1985-86, 1996-97
- Runners-up (1): 1980-81
- League of Ireland First Division
- Winners (1): 1992-93
- Runners-up (1): 1998-99
- Winners (2): 1992-93, 1996-97
[edit] Players
[edit] Current squad
Nationality given from place of birth
[edit] Noted Former Players
Some legendary players over the years have graced the famous Maroon Jersey and the turf of Terryland Park. One of Galways most famous footballing sons is Eamon "Chic" Deacy who spent five successful seasons with Aston Villa F.C.. During his time with Villa, Eamon won a League Medal during their successful 1980-81 Championship winning season. After his spell with Aston Villa, he returned to Galway United to play on an amateur basis.
[edit] Managers
[edit] Records & Milestones
- All-time League Record (All Divisions)
- P 948 W 299 D 267 L 382 F 1166 A 1399 Pts 1046
- All-time League Record (Prem or other Top Division)
- P 671 W 178 D 181 L 312 F 746 A 1080 Pts 613
- All-time League Record (First Division)
- P 277 W 121 D 86 L 70 F 420 A 319 Pts 433
- Most League Goals in a Season
- Players capped at full international level whilst with club
Galway United have played in UEFA competitions on three occasions, losing their first game on each occasion.
| Competition |
Year |
Opponent |
| Cup Winners Cup |
1985-86 |
Lyngby |
| Cup Winners Cup |
1991-92 |
Odense |
| UEFA Cup |
1986-87 |
Groningen |
Statistics are correct up to 20/11/2007
[edit] Personnel
- President
- Chairman
- Chief Executive Officer
- Club Promotion Officer
- Management Committee Chairman
- First team Manager
- First team Assistant Manager
- 'A' Team Manager
- 'U20 Manager
- Physio
- Kit Manager
- Team Doctor
[edit] External links
- Official Websites
- General fan sites
- News sites
Amby Fogarty
