2014 Drogheda United F.C. season

Drogheda United
2014 season
Chairman Jim Agnew
Manager Robbie Horgan (until 19 June)
Darius Kierans (from 21 June)
Damien Richardson (from 26 July)
Premier Division 9th
FAI Cup Quarter-Finals
League of Ireland Cup Second Round
Leinster Senior Cup Fourth Round

The 2014 season was the 95th season of football for Drogheda United. This was Drogheda United's 13th campaign in the League of Ireland Premier Division since being promoted in the 2001–02 season.

It was the first year that Robbie Horgan was the team's manager, with last season's assistant manager taking over from Mick Cooke after a club statement on 14 November 2013. However, after a series of poor results, Horgan and the club parted company on 17 June 2014 after just seven months in the job. On 21 June 2014 Darius Kierans, who had coached the club's U-19 squad, was appointed as caretaker manager while Neale Fenn became assistant manager. This was Kierans second stint in the role, after he took charge following Alan Mathews’ resignation in 2010, but had to subsequently step down, as he had not earned all his coaching badges at the time. On 26 July 2014 Damien Richardson was named as first team manager, ending his six-year absence from management. He appointed Darius Kierans as assistant manager.

For the 2014 season, Drogheda's ground reverted to its original name United Park after being known as Hunky Dorys Park for the last three years.

Striker Gary O'Neill was named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for March.

Club staff

Position Name
Manager Republic of Ireland Robbie Horgan (until 17 June)

Republic of Ireland Darius Kierans (from 21 June - 26 July)
Republic of Ireland Damien Richardson (from 26 July)

Assistant manager Republic of Ireland Shaun Maher (until 17 June)

Republic of Ireland Neale Fenn (from 21 June - 26 July)
Republic of Ireland Darius Kierans (from 26 July)

Goalkeeping coach Republic of Ireland Dermot O'Neill
Kitman Republic of Ireland Gary Harrison
Fitness Coach Republic of Ireland Jonny McGailey
Under 19s coach Republic of Ireland Darius Kierans
Physiotherapist Republic of Ireland Danny Miller
Assistant Physiotherapist Republic of Ireland Tim McNamara
Club doctor Republic of Ireland Dr. Conor Kelly
Chairman Republic of Ireland Jim Agnew
Club President Republic of Ireland Vincent Hoey
Directors Republic of Ireland Jim Agnew
Republic of Ireland Noel Heeney
General Manager\Club Secretary Republic of Ireland Trudy Kerr
Club Licencing Officer Republic of Ireland Shane Griffin
Club Finance Officer Republic of Ireland Martin Hodgins
Club Media Officer Republic of Ireland Róisín Philips
First Team Liaison Officer Republic of Ireland Dermot McKenna
FAI Delegate Republic of Ireland Frank Pentony
Club Commercial Officer Republic of Ireland Nicola Carpenter
Half-time Co-ordinator Republic of Ireland Paul Holland
Matchday co-ordinator Republic of Ireland Thomas McConnon
Supporter Liaison Republic of Ireland Noel Heeney
Child Protection Officer Republic of Ireland Trudy Kerr

Players

First team squad

No. Name Nationality Position (s) Date of Birth (Age) Signed from
Goalkeepers
1 David Ryan Republic of Ireland GK 9 May 1988 Republic of Ireland Cork City
16 Michael Schlingermann Germany GK 23 June 1991 Republic of Ireland Monaghan United
40 Dylan Connolly Republic of Ireland GK 12 June 1996 Republic of Ireland Drogheda United U-19
Defenders
2 Michael Daly Northern Ireland RB 18 October 1989 Republic of Ireland Free Agent
3 Shane Grimes Republic of Ireland LB 9 March 1987 Republic of Ireland Monaghan United
4 Paul Andrews Republic of Ireland CB 22 March 1990 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne
5 Alan McNally Republic of Ireland CB 15 September 1982 Republic of Ireland UCD
12 Ciarán McGuigan Republic of Ireland CB 8 December 1989 Sweden Syrianska
15 Austin McCann Republic of Ireland CB 20 December 1984 Republic of Ireland Glebe North
45 Peter McGlynn Republic of Ireland RB 2 May 1989 United States San Jose Earthquakes
Midfielders
6 Paul Crowley Republic of Ireland DM 13 August 1980 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne
7 Cathal Brady Republic of Ireland CM 17 February 1987 Republic of Ireland Longford Town
8 Gavin Holohan Republic of Ireland CM 15 December 1991 England Alfreton Town
11 Gavin Brennan Republic of Ireland LM 23 January 1988 Republic of Ireland Monaghan United
13 Stephen Maher Republic of Ireland CM 3 March 1988 Republic of Ireland St. Patrick's Athletic
17 Seán O'Connor Republic of Ireland CM 4 May 1995 Republic of Ireland Drogheda United U-19
18 Daire Doyle Republic of Ireland CM 8 October 1980 Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers
20 Dominic Mahon Republic of Ireland CM 28 May 1996 Republic of Ireland Drogheda United U-19
21 Fionn Reilly Republic of Ireland LM 1 January 1996 Republic of Ireland Drogheda United U-19
22 Eric Foley Republic of Ireland CM/RM 30 January 1990 Republic of Ireland Monaghan United
26 Garreth Brady Republic of Ireland CM 26 February 1994 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne
28 Dale Harding Republic of Ireland CM 13 May 1996 Republic of Ireland Drogheda United U-19
Forwards
9 Philip Hughes Republic of Ireland CF 12 September 1981 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne
10 Gary O'Neill Republic of Ireland CF 30 January 1982 Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers
14 Carl Walshe Republic of Ireland CF 7 October 1992 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne
19 Declan O'Brien Republic of Ireland CF 16 June 1979 Republic of Ireland Monaghan United
27 Adam Wixted Republic of Ireland CF 4 February 1995 England Derby County

Transfers

In

Name Nationality Positions (s) Date of Birth (Age) Moving From Signed Reference
Permanent Transfer
Carl Walshe Republic of Ireland CF 7 October 1992 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne Nov 2013 [1]
Paul Crowley Republic of Ireland DM 13 August 1980 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne Nov 2013 [2]
David Ryan Republic of Ireland GK 9 May 1988 Republic of Ireland Cork City Dec 2013 [3]
Philip Hughes Republic of Ireland CF 12 September 1981 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne Dec 2013 [4]
Paul Anderws Republic of Ireland CB 22 March 1990 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne Jan 2014 [5]
Daire Doyle Republic of Ireland CM 8 October 1980 Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers Jan 2014 [6]
Austin McCann Republic of Ireland CB 20 December 1984 Republic of Ireland Glebe North Jan 2014 [7]
Ciarán McGuigan Republic of Ireland CB 8 December 1989 Republic of Ireland Syrianska Feb 2014 [8]
Stephen Maher Republic of Ireland CM 3 March 1988 Republic of Ireland St. Patrick's Athletic Mar 2014 [9]
Peter McGlynn Republic of Ireland RB 2 May 1989 United States San Jose Earthquakes Jul 2014
Garreth Brady Republic of Ireland CM 26 February 1994 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne Jul 2014
Adam Wixted Republic of Ireland CF 4 February 1995 England Derby County Aug 2014 [10]

Out

Name Nationality Positions (s) Date of Birth (Age) Moving To Departed
Permanent Transfer
Philip Hand Republic of Ireland LB 17 June 1990 Republic of Ireland Shelbourne Nov 2013
Paul O'Conor Republic of Ireland CM 10 August 1987 Republic of Ireland Sligo Rovers Nov 2013
Alan Byrne Republic of Ireland CB 21 July 1983 Republic of Ireland Athlone Town Nov 2013
Derek Prendergast Republic of Ireland CB 17 October 1984 Republic of Ireland Athlone Town Nov 2013
Jason Marks Republic of Ireland RM 2 May 1989 Republic of Ireland Athlone Town Nov 2013
Peter Hynes Republic of Ireland CF 28 November 1983 Republic of Ireland Longford Town Nov 2013
Ryan Brennan Republic of Ireland CM 11 November 1991 Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers Dec 2013
Graham Rusk Republic of Ireland CF 13 December 1989 Republic of Ireland Athlone Town Dec 2013
Gabriel Sava Italy GK 15 October 1986 Republic of Ireland Dundalk Jan 2014
David Cassidy Republic of Ireland CM 23 May 1985 Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers Jan 2014
Eric Foley Republic of Ireland CM/RM 30 January 1990 Republic of Ireland Athlone Town Jun 2014
Philip Hughes Republic of Ireland CF 12 September 1981 Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers Jul 2014
David Ryan Republic of Ireland GK 9 May 1988 Released Jul 2014

Statistics

Last updated on 24 October 2014, 22:30

Appearances, goals and cards

(Substitute appearances in brackets)
No. Pos. Name League FAI Cup League Cup Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Red card
1GKDavid Ryan 15 (1) 0 0 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 16 (1) 0 1 0
2RBMichael Daly 28 (1) 2 3 (0) 0 1 (1) 0 32 (2) 2 8 0
3LBShane Grimes 31 (0) 0 3 (0) 0 2 (0) 0 36 (0) 0 2 1
4CBPaul Andrews 10 (5) 1 0 (1) 0 1 (0) 0 11 (6) 1 4 1
5CBAlan McNally 30 (0) 0 4 (0) 2 1 (0) 0 35 (0) 2 4 1
6CMPaul Crowley 5 (9) 0 2 (2) 0 2 (0) 0 9 (11) 0 2 0
7CMCathal Brady 22 (2) 4 2 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 25 (2) 4 0 0
8CMGavan Holohan 24 (3) 5 2 (1) 3 2 (0) 0 28 (4) 8 7 1
9FWPhilip Hughes 1 (7) 1 0 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 2 (7) 1 0 1
10FWGary O'Neill 28 (1) 6 3 (0) 2 1 (0) 1 32 (1) 9 3 0
11LMGavin Brennan 21 (0) 6 2 (0) 0 2 (0) 0 25 (0) 6 5 3
12LBCiarán McGuigan 26 (0) 0 3 (0) 0 2 (0) 0 31 (0) 0 5 0
13CMStephen Maher 13 (7) 1 2 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 15 (7) 1 4 0
14FWCarl Walshe 23 (8) 2 2 (1) 0 1 (1) 0 26 (10) 2 2 0
15CBAustin McCann 0 (4) 0 0 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 1 (4) 0 1 0
16GKMicheál Schlingermann 16 (0) 0 3 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 19 (0) 0 1 0
17CMSeán O'Connor 3 (5) 0 1 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 4 (5) 0 1 0
18CMDaire Doyle 26 (3) 0 4 (0) 0 1 (1) 1 31 (4) 1 4 0
19FWDeclan O'Brien 15 (16) 9 3 (0) 3 1 (1) 0 19 (17) 12 3 0
20CMDominic Mahon 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 0
21CMFionn Reilly 0 (0) 0 0 (1) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
22CMEric Foley 11 (2) 1 0 (0) 0 0 (2) 1 11 (4) 2 2 1
22CBCiarán O'Connor 0 (1) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (1) 0 0 0
24LBRory Kierans 1 (0) 0 1 (1) 0 0 (0) 0 2 (1) 0 0 0
26CMGarreth Brady 3 (2) 0 1 (2) 0 0 (0) 0 4 (4) 0 2 0
27CFAdam Wixted 2 (4) 0 0 (1) 0 0 (0) 0 2 (5) 0 0 0
40GKDylan Connolly 2 (1) 0 1 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 4 (1) 0 0 0
45RBPeter McGlynn 7 (2) 1 2 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 9 (2) 1 1 1

Friendlies

Premier Division

Table

Pos
Team
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
Qualification or relegation
1 Dundalk (C) 33 22 8 3 73 24 +49 74 UEFA Champions League
2 Cork City 33 22 6 5 51 25 +26 72 UEFA Europa League
3 St Patrick's Athletic 33 19 8 6 66 37 +29 65 UEFA Europa League
4 Shamrock Rovers 33 18 8 7 43 26 +17 62 UEFA Europa League
5 Sligo Rovers 33 12 7 14 44 36 +8 43
6 Limerick 33 12 5 16 37 45 8 41
7 Bohemians 33 9 13 11 40 41 1 40
8 Derry City 33 9 11 13 42 41 +1 38
9 Drogheda United 33 10 6 17 40 63 23 36
10 Bray Wanderers 33 5 11 17 28 61 33 26
11 UCD [note 1] (R) 33 6 7 20 27 71 44 25 UEFA Europa League/Relegated to First Division
12 Athlone Town (R) 33 4 10 19 35 56 21 22 Relegated to First Division

Source: [11][12][13]

Notes

  1. UCD qualified for the UEFA Europa League via the UEFA Respect Fair Play ranking system. After the FAI finished third in the 2014–15 rankings, they nominated UCD for the extra European place. UCD were relegated to the First Division after losing play off.

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233
GroundHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHHA
Result W D D W W D L L L L L L W L L L L W L L W W D L W W D W D L L L L
Position 1 1 4 3 2 4 4 5 5 9 9 8 8 8 9 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 9 9 9 7 8 9 8 8 8 9 9

Source:
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.

Matches


March


April

May


June

July

August

September


October

Cups

Leinster Senior Cup

League of Ireland Cup

FAI Cup

References

  1. "Horgan adds young talent to squad". Droghedaunited.ie. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  2. "Christmas comes early with the capture of Crowley". Droghedaunited.ie. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  3. "Another keeper for Horgan". Droghedaunited.ie. 1 December 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  4. "Hughes chooses Claret and Blue". Droghedaunited.ie. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  5. "Drogs squad reaches new heights with addition of Andrews". Droghedaunited.ie. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  6. "Daire Doyle Joins the Drogs". Droghedaunited.ie. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  7. "Deserved Step Up For Glebe's McCann". Droghedaunited.ie. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  8. "McGuigan Makes It 18". Droghedaunited.ie. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  9. "Horgan Increases Squad". Droghedaunited.ie. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  10. "Drogs Add Strike Force". Droghedaunited.ie. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  11. "Ireland 2014". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  12. "Ireland leading UEFA Fair Play League". www.sseairtricityleague.ie. 15 January 2015.
  13. "UCD set for Europa League after topping Fair Play standings". www.irishtimes.com. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.

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