Scott Fitzgerald (footballer born 1969)
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Scott Fitzgerald is a football coach, who is employed by Millwall
as youth team manager. Fitzgerald is a former footballer, and the former manager of League One
side Brentford
.
, Fitzgerald's clubs included Wimbledon
, Millwall
and Colchester United
.
Most of his games came for Wimbledon. He signed professional forms for them at the start of the 1987-88 season
, but did not make his debut for nearly three years, coming on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur
on 28 April 1990. He did not play again until the 1991-92 season
, when he played in 36 out of 42 First Division games and helped the Dons secure a place in the new FA Premier League
as well as their seventh successive campaign in the top flight. He remained a regular choice in defence for another three seasons, and when he lost his place in the 1995-96 season
he was loaned to Sheffield United, and had a similar spell at Millwall
in the 1996-97 campaign
before finally departing Wimbledon on 29 July 1997 when a £50,000 fee took him to Division Two side Millwall on a permanent basis.
He managed 83 appearances for Millwall over the next three seasons, scoring once, as they failed to climb out of Division Two. Then came a four-year, 116-game, goalless spell at Colchester United, which again saw him remain in Division Two.
He finished his career at Brentford
, playing an important role in their successful relegation battle in the 2003-04
season, though he rarely featured in the side during the 2004-05
under new manager Martin Allen
and retired at the end of it. He remained at Brentford after his retirement as a player, landing the role of youth team coach.
Fitzgerald became caretaker manager of Brentford in November 2006 following the sacking of Leroy Rosenior
. The position was made permanent on 21 December 2006. Despite a brief improvement in fortunes, Brentford were relegated from League One
following a 3-1 defeat to Crewe Alexandra
. Fitzgerald's contract was terminated a day later on 10 April 2007.
It was announced on 30 July 2007 that Fitzgerald had joined Gillingham
as youth team manager. On 7 December, he rejoined Millwall in the same capacity.
Fitzgerald was also a Republic of Ireland
B international.
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...
as youth team manager. Fitzgerald is a former footballer, and the former manager of League One
Football 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 Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
.
Career
A central defenderDefender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, Fitzgerald's clubs included Wimbledon
Wimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
, 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...
and Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
.
Most of his games came for Wimbledon. He signed professional forms for them at the start of the 1987-88 season
1987-88 in English football
The 1987–88 season was the 120th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool won the league title with a comfortable nine-point margin and just two defeats all season....
, but did not make his debut for nearly three years, coming on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
on 28 April 1990. He did not play again until the 1991-92 season
1991-92 in English football
- First Division :The last-ever league championship before the creation of the Premier League was won by Leeds United who overhauled Manchester United thanks to the efforts of, among others, Gordon Strachan, Lee Chapman, David Batty, Gary Speed and Gary McAllister...
, when he played in 36 out of 42 First Division games and helped the Dons secure a place in the new FA Premier League
FA Premier League
The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
as well as their seventh successive campaign in the top flight. He remained a regular choice in defence for another three seasons, and when he lost his place in the 1995-96 season
1995-96 in English football
- Premiership :Newcastle United were 12 points clear at the top of Manchester United, but Alex Ferguson's relatively young and inexperienced side overhauled them during the second half of the season to win the title....
he was loaned to Sheffield United, and had a similar spell at 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 the 1996-97 campaign
1996-97 in English football
The 1996–1997 season was the 117th season of competitive football in England.Arrival into the league and exit out of the league returns in the fourth tier for the first time after its 3 season absence with only 1 relegation spot.- Premier League :...
before finally departing Wimbledon on 29 July 1997 when a £50,000 fee took him to Division Two side Millwall on a permanent basis.
He managed 83 appearances for Millwall over the next three seasons, scoring once, as they failed to climb out of Division Two. Then came a four-year, 116-game, goalless spell at Colchester United, which again saw him remain in Division Two.
He finished his career at Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
, playing an important role in their successful relegation battle in the 2003-04
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
season, though he rarely featured in the side during the 2004-05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
under new manager Martin Allen
Martin Allen
Martin James Allen is a former football player and current manager of Notts County. He played more than 100 games for each Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United before finishing his playing career with Portsmouth and Southend United. Five years later, he took his first job in management, at...
and retired at the end of it. He remained at Brentford after his retirement as a player, landing the role of youth team coach.
Fitzgerald became caretaker manager of Brentford in November 2006 following the sacking of Leroy Rosenior
Leroy Rosenior
Leroy Rosenior is a professional football coach and pundit. He is a former professional footballer whose clubs included Fulham, Queens Park Rangers , Bristol City and West Ham United.As one of the few black football managers in England, Rosenior has spoken openly about the racism...
. The position was made permanent on 21 December 2006. Despite a brief improvement in fortunes, Brentford were relegated from League One
Football 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....
following a 3-1 defeat to Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
. Fitzgerald's contract was terminated a day later on 10 April 2007.
It was announced on 30 July 2007 that Fitzgerald had joined Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
as youth team manager. On 7 December, he rejoined Millwall in the same capacity.
Fitzgerald was also a Republic of Ireland
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....
B international.