Eric Foley
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Eric Foley is an Irish
footballer who currently plays for League of Ireland
First Division club Monaghan United. Foley plays in central midfield.
in North County Dublin
was capped for the Republic of Ireland at both under 16 and under 17 levels while at Dublin schoolboy club Home Farm
. Foley performances earned him a move to Scottish club Celtic
for whom he was part of their youth squad. Following his release by Celtic in 2009, he returned to home to Ireland and signed for League of Ireland First Division side Sporting Fingal
during the summer of 2009. He made his League of Ireland and Sporting Fingal debut on 4 July 2009 as a second-half substitute during an away 3-2 defeat to Finn Harps
. Foley made 4 starts and 9 substitute appearances for Sporting Fingal in 2009 as they won the FAI Cup
and secured promotion to the Premier Division via the play-offs.
Foley was released by Sporting Fingal at the end of the 2009 season but the midfielder would sign with Shelbourne
for the Reds' 2010 First Division
campaign. He made his Shelbourne debut on 28 February 2010 in a Leinster Senior Cup tie against Tolka Rovers
and he scored his first Shelbourne goal a week later on 5 March 2010 in Shels' first league game of the season, a 1-1 draw against Monaghan United at Tolka Park
. Foley made an encouraging start to the 2010 season scoring 5 goals in his first 9 league games before a succession of injuries saw him lose his place in Shelbourne's first team. Foley departed Shelbourne at the end of the season, he made 21 appearances and scored 6 goals in all competitions for Shelbourne.
On 27 January 2011 Foley signed for Monaghan United.
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 currently plays for League of Ireland
League 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...
First Division club Monaghan United. Foley plays in central midfield.
Career
Foley who hails from DonabateDonabate
Donabate is a small suburban coastal town in Ireland, some 20 km north-northeast of Dublin City. The town is situated on a peninsula which it shares with the town of Portrane. This peninsula lies on Ireland's east coast, between the Rogerstown Estuary to the north and Broadmeadow Estuary to...
in North County Dublin
North County Dublin
North County Dublin is an unofficial geographical description for an area north of Dublin City in Ireland. The title North County Dublin has been in use by Dubliners, typically from the northside of the city, since the early 20th Century...
was capped for the Republic of Ireland at both under 16 and under 17 levels while at Dublin schoolboy club 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...
. Foley performances earned him a move to Scottish club Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
for whom he was part of their youth squad. Following his release by Celtic in 2009, he returned to home to Ireland and signed for League of Ireland First Division side Sporting Fingal
Sporting Fingal F.C.
Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine...
during the summer of 2009. He made his League of Ireland and Sporting Fingal debut on 4 July 2009 as a second-half substitute during an away 3-2 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...
. Foley made 4 starts and 9 substitute appearances for Sporting Fingal in 2009 as they won the FAI Cup
2009 FAI Cup
The FAI Cup 2009 was the 86th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland. It began on the weekend ending 26 April 2009 and ended on 22 November 2009 with the final taking place for the first time at Tallaght Stadium...
and secured promotion to the Premier Division via the play-offs.
Foley was released by Sporting Fingal at the end of the 2009 season but the midfielder would sign with 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....
for the Reds' 2010 First Division
2010 Shelbourne F.C. season
This article details Shelbourne F.C.'s 2010 season. Shelbourne competed in the 2010 League of Ireland First Division, finishing the season in 4th place...
campaign. He made his Shelbourne debut on 28 February 2010 in a Leinster Senior Cup tie against Tolka Rovers
Tolka Rovers F.C.
Tolka Rovers F.C. are an amateur Irish football club based in Glasnevin, Dublin. They play in the Leinster Senior League and finished 6th in the 2006-07 season. They play at Frank Cooke Park and wear red shirts with white sleeves. The club's junior teams play at Johnstown Park...
and he scored his first Shelbourne goal a week later on 5 March 2010 in Shels' first league game of the season, a 1-1 draw against Monaghan United at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
. Foley made an encouraging start to the 2010 season scoring 5 goals in his first 9 league games before a succession of injuries saw him lose his place in Shelbourne's first team. Foley departed Shelbourne at the end of the season, he made 21 appearances and scored 6 goals in all competitions for Shelbourne.
On 27 January 2011 Foley signed for Monaghan United.
Career statistics
Correct as of October 30, 2010.| Club | Season | League | League | Play-Offs | FAI Cup | League Cup | Leinster SC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Sporting Fingal Sporting Fingal F.C. Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine... |
2009 | First Division | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 13 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Total | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 13 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 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.... |
2010 2010 League of Ireland The 2010 League of Ireland was the 90th season of the League of Ireland. For the 26th season in succession, it was played using a two division format, consisting of the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division. Bohemians were the defending League of Ireland... |
First Division | 18 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 6 | |||||||
| Total | 18 | 6 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 6 | ||
| Monaghan United | 2011 2011 League of Ireland The Premier Division consists of ten teams. Each team plays every other team four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 matches.-Teams:... |
First Division | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Total | 18 | 6 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 26 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 6 | ||