Derek Tracey

Derek Tracey

Personal information
Date of birth	(1971-04-06) 6 April 1971 (age 54)
Place of birth	Dublin, Ireland
Position(s)	Midfield
Youth career
–1989	Belvedere
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1989–2006	Shamrock Rovers	392	(33)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Derek Tracey (born 6 April 1971) is an Irish retired footballer who spent his entire 17 season senior career playing for Shamrock Rovers.

Career

He made his debut on 9 August 1989 against St James's Gate F.C. in the Leinster Senior Cup. Tracey made his League of Ireland debut on 19 November 1989 against Dundalk as a substitute. He got his first start following week in Cork. His first goal was against University College Dublin A.F.C. in a 1-0 win on 13 February 1990. He was the club's top goalscorer in 1994–95 with 8 league goals.^{[ citation needed ]}

He was ever present in the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons.^{[ citation needed ]}

Derek made his 250th league appearance in a great 3-1 win over Bohemians on 19 September 1999. ^[1]

On 26 May 2006, Tracey announced his retirement. ^[2] During his time he made almost 500 senior appearances and as a versatile midfielder played in every position except goalkeeper. He played under 11 managers and scored once in 3 appearances in Europe ^[3]

Derek scored 47 goals in 486 competitive appearances for The Hoops.^{[ citation needed ]}

Derek was honoured with a Testimonial match in Tallaght Stadium on 5 November 2010. ^[4]

Sources

• Paul Doolan; Robert Goggins. The Hoops. ISBN   0-7171-2121-6.

References

1. www.shamrockrovers.ie
2. "Derek Tracey Retires". Shamrock Rovers F.C. 26 May 2006.
3. "www.shamrockrovers.ie". Archived from the original on 25 June 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
4. "www.shamrockrovers.ie". Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

External links

• Extended Interview (the42)