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Galway United F.C.
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| Full name | Galway United Football Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | The Tribesmen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founded | 1937 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | Terryland Park, Galway, County Galway (Capacity 5,000 (2,900 seats)) |
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| Chairman | John Fallon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manager | Tony Cousins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Eircom Premier Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | 8th Eircom Premier Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Galway United F.C. (Irish: Cumann Peile Ghaillimh Aontaithe) was founded as Galway Rovers in 1937. Galway first joined the League of Ireland in 1977, having been invited to participate in the League Cup in the previous year. Galway Rovers made its League of Ireland debut in Terryland Park, Galway, against St. Patricks Athletic on the August 28 of that year. The club currently play in the Premier Division (the upper of the two tiers in the league).
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"The Tribesmen" as Galway United are known won the FAI Cup in 1991, and Football League of Ireland Cup in 1985-86 and 1996-97. The clubs best league finish to date was runners up to Shamrock Rovers in 1985-86. They were First Division champions in 1992-93, runners-up in 1999 and won the First Division Shield in 1992-93 and 1996-97. In July 2007, the new 1,500 seater stand at Terryland Park was opened, increasing the seated capacity to 2,900.[1]
- Runners-up (1): 1985-86
- Winners (1): 1991
- Runners-up (1): 1985
- Winners (2): 1985-86, 1996-97
- Runners-up (1): 1980-81
- Winners (1): 1992-93
- Runners-up (1): 1998-99
- Winners (2): 1992-93, 1996-97
Nationality given from place of birth
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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.
- Paul McGee - 16 Rep of Ireland Caps
- Frank Worthington - 8 England caps
- Seamus McDonagh - Former Irish international goalkeeper.
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
 Amby Fogarty |
1976-Oct 1978 |
| Tommy Callaghan |
Oct 1978-Mar 1979 |
| Tommy Lally & Eamonn Deacy (caretakers) |
1979 |
| John Herrick |
1979-1981 |
| Mick Cooke |
Aug 1981 |
| John Herrick |
Sep 1981-1983 |
| Paddy Mulligan |
1983-1984 |
| Tommy Lally |
1984-1985 |
| Tony Mannion |
1985-1988 |
| John Herrick |
1988-Nov 1988 |
| Fran Gavin & Denis Bonner (caretakers) |
Nov 1988-Nov 1988 |
| Seamus McDonagh |
Dec 1988-1989 |
| Paul McGee |
1989-1990 |
| Joey Malone |
1990-Dec 1991 |
| Tommy Lally (caretaker) |
Dec 1991-Jan 1992 |
| Tony Mannion |
Jan 1992-Oct 1995 |
| Dennis Clarke |
Nov 1995-1997 |
| Don O'Riordan |
Jul 1997-2001 |
| Dave Connell |
2001-Oct 2001 |
| Tony Mannion |
Oct 2001-2004 |
| Stephen Lally |
2005-May 2006 |
| Tony Cousins |
June 2006-present |
- 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
- Record League Victory
- 8-0 v Monaghan United, Home, October 26, 2001
- Record League Defeat
- 1-9 v Derry City, Away, October 8, 1989
- Most Points in a Season
- 64 in 1998-99
- Most League Goals in a Season
- 21, Alan Murphy, 2003
- Most League Goals
- 74, Paul McGee, 1985-90, 1992-93
- 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 |
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| 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
- President
- Chairman
- John Fallon
- Secretary
- Bernie O’Connell
- Chief Executive Officer
- Club Promotion Officer
- Daniel Walsh
- First team Manager
- First team Assistant Manager
- Under-21 team Manager
- Official websites
- General fan sites
- News sites
- ^ "Footie mad Sports Minister opens new Terryland Stand", 02 August 2007. Retrieved on 2007-08-16.