Shaun Maher
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Shaun Maher is an Irish
professional footballer who plays as a defender for Limerick
.
Maher played football at under-age level for Stella Maris and signed for Bohemians
in 1996. He made his first team debut in the UEFA Cup
away to Dinamo Minsk in July 1996. Having established himself as a first team regular, he was enticed away to Kevin Keegan
's Fulham
in December 1997. He struggled to do anything of note at Craven Cottage
and returned for Bohs in September 1998. He enjoyed a tremendous season in 2000/01 when winning the "Double" of League of Ireland
and FAI Cup
. He also scored the equalising goal against Aberdeen
in a 2-1 win in the UEFA Cup
that season http://www.rte.ie/sport/2000/0810/soccer1.html.
After playing and scoring in the Champions League
qualifiers in the summer of 2001 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/match/243180, Maher moved to A.F.C. Bournemouth
where he played until 2007. In December 2007, Maher returned home and signed for Drogheda United where he again played in the Champions League
qualifiers.
In January 2009 he signed for Sporting Fingal F.C.
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/irish/maher-pens--fingal-deal-1599042.html. Fingal achieved promotion to the Premier Division and better was to come as Fingal and Maher won the FAI Cup
when beating Sligo Rovers
2-1 at Tallaght Stadium
.
After Sporting Fingal F.C.
ceased operations Maher and the other players were released from their contracts.
Has signed for Galway United for the 2011 campaign. Due to Galway's financial difficulties he was released by the club in July 2011. He signed for Limerick
in the same month.
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,...
professional footballer who plays as a defender for Limerick
Limerick F.C.
Limerick Football Club is an association football club based in Limerick, Ireland. The club currently play in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The first Limerick FC was founded in 1937 and has had a number of guises through its history, known at different times as Limerick FC, Limerick...
.
Maher played football at under-age level for Stella Maris and signed for Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in 1996. He made his first team debut in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
away to Dinamo Minsk in July 1996. Having established himself as a first team regular, he was enticed away to Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan
Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE is a former international footballer and former manager of the England national football team and several English clubs, most notably Newcastle United....
's Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
in December 1997. He struggled to do anything of note at Craven Cottage
Craven Cottage
Craven Cottage is the name of a football stadium in the Hammersmith and Fulham area that has been the home ground of the association football team Fulham F.C. since 1896....
and returned for Bohs in September 1998. He enjoyed a tremendous season in 2000/01 when winning the "Double" of 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...
and FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
. He also scored the equalising goal against Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
in a 2-1 win in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
that season http://www.rte.ie/sport/2000/0810/soccer1.html.
After playing and scoring in the Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualifiers in the summer of 2001 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/match/243180, Maher moved to A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
where he played until 2007. In December 2007, Maher returned home and signed for Drogheda United where he again played in the Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualifiers.
In January 2009 he signed for Sporting Fingal F.C.
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...
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/irish/maher-pens--fingal-deal-1599042.html. Fingal achieved promotion to the Premier Division and better was to come as Fingal and Maher won the FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
when beating Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers F.C.
Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
2-1 at Tallaght Stadium
Tallaght Stadium
Tallaght Stadium is a football stadium in the Southside suburb of Tallaght, Dublin. Shamrock Rovers originally announced details of the stadium back in July 1996...
.
After Sporting Fingal F.C.
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...
ceased operations Maher and the other players were released from their contracts.
Has signed for Galway United for the 2011 campaign. Due to Galway's financial difficulties he was released by the club in July 2011. He signed for Limerick
Limerick F.C.
Limerick Football Club is an association football club based in Limerick, Ireland. The club currently play in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The first Limerick FC was founded in 1937 and has had a number of guises through its history, known at different times as Limerick FC, Limerick...
in the same month.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe 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...
: 1- BohemiansBohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
- 2000/01
- Bohemians
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
: 2- BohemiansBohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
- 2001 - Sporting FingalSporting 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...
- 20092009 FAI CupThe 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...
- Bohemians