Gary Dicker
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Gary Richard Perry Dicker (born 31 July 1986) is an Irish
footballer currently contracted to Football League Championship
side Brighton & Hove Albion
. Dicker plays as a midfielder
.
, Dicker began his career at League of Ireland
side UCD
. He joined from his local junior club Templeogue United and was gradually introduced into the first team through substitute appearances towards the latter end of UCD's successful 2004 First Division campaign. Gary progressed his way into a regular starting position the following season and successfully partnered Tony McDonnell
in central midfield for the 2005 and 2006 Premier Division seasons. During his time at UCD he earned underage honours for Ireland at U-19 and U-21 level.
In the 2006 League of Ireland close season he spent a loan spell at Championship
side Birmingham City
, but he never made it past the reserve team. He made his debut for the Birmingham City reserves against Stoke City Reserves
, which Birmingham won 3–0. The Birmingham reserve team coach, Keith Bertschin
, described Dicker as a 'very decent player. He's a good technical player, who can see and put in some lovely weighted passes and is decent with both feet'.
He signed a contract until July 1, 2010. He played a regular part in Stockport's 2007/2008 League Two campaign and took part in a promotion for the second time in his career as County successfully negotiated their way into League One via the playoffs.
side Brighton & Hove Albion
on loan for the remainder of the season, where he made nine appearances for the Seagulls, scoring one goal during this spell. On June 25, 2009, Dicker, joined Brighton & Hove Albion
on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract. On April 28, 2011, having helped Brighton
secure promotion to the Championship
, Dicker was rewarded with a 2 year contract extension.
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 currently contracted to Football League 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...
side Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
. Dicker plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
University College Dublin
Born in Dublin, County DublinCounty Dublin
County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the...
, Dicker began his career at 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...
side UCD
University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
. He joined from his local junior club Templeogue United and was gradually introduced into the first team through substitute appearances towards the latter end of UCD's successful 2004 First Division campaign. Gary progressed his way into a regular starting position the following season and successfully partnered Tony McDonnell
Tony McDonnell
Anthony "Tony" McDonnell was a footballer for Irish side, UCD.A former St Kevin's Boys player McDonnell made his League of Ireland debut on the 27th of March 1994 at Abbeycartron in a 2-1 win over Longford Town....
in central midfield for the 2005 and 2006 Premier Division seasons. During his time at UCD he earned underage honours for Ireland at U-19 and U-21 level.
In the 2006 League of Ireland close season he spent a loan spell at 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...
side Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
, but he never made it past the reserve team. He made his debut for the Birmingham City reserves against Stoke City Reserves
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
, which Birmingham won 3–0. The Birmingham reserve team coach, Keith Bertschin
Keith Bertschin
Keith Edwin Bertschin is a former professional footballer and currently a coach at Sunderland.-Career:Bertschin, a striker, began his professional career with Ipswich Town , before playing for Birmingham City , Norwich City , Stoke City , Sunderland , Walsall , Chester City...
, described Dicker as a 'very decent player. He's a good technical player, who can see and put in some lovely weighted passes and is decent with both feet'.
Stockport County
He officially signed for Stockport County on May 29, 2007, for a fee of just £40,000.He signed a contract until July 1, 2010. He played a regular part in Stockport's 2007/2008 League Two campaign and took part in a promotion for the second time in his career as County successfully negotiated their way into League One via the playoffs.
Brighton & Hove Albion
On March 26, 2009, Dicker initially joined League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
on loan for the remainder of the season, where he made nine appearances for the Seagulls, scoring one goal during this spell. On June 25, 2009, Dicker, joined Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract. On April 28, 2011, having helped Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
secure promotion to the 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...
, Dicker was rewarded with a 2 year contract extension.