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Legacy #

205

Youth Promotion #

200

Youth Debut #

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Goalkeeper #

Gareth Farrelly

Player #710
Aston Villa player image
Midfielder
M Gareth Farrelly | ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช | #710 |
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Gareth Farrelly

28 August 1975

Dublin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Republic of Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

(6ย ft 0 in) 1.83ย m

Left

Transfer Notes

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Transfer In

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Transfer In:

1991-92

Aston Villa Youth ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (Home Farm)

Youth

21 January 1992

16

Ron Atkinson ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Transfer Out

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Transfer Out:

1997-98

Everton ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

ยฃ945k

9 July 1997

21

Brian Little ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Previous Clubs

Gareth Farrelly

Previous Clubs:

- 1992 Home Farm ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
League of Ireland

1992-93 Aston Villa Youth ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Premier League

1993-94 Aston Villa Under 18s ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Premier League

1994-95 Aston Villa Reserves ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Premier League

Loans Out

Gareth Farrelly

Loans Out:

1995 Rotherham United ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
1 Mar 1995 to 1 May 1995
Football League Second Division ๐Ÿ•’ 10 | 9 (1) | โšฝ 2 |

Subsequent Clubs

Gareth Farrelly

Subsequent Clubs:

1997-99 Everton ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ ยฃ0.95m
Premier League
๐Ÿ•’ 30 | 21 (9) | โšฝ 2 |

1999 Bolton Wanderers ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (L)
Football League First Division
๐Ÿ•’ 4 | 4 (0) | โšฝ 1 |

1999-04 Bolton Wanderers ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Free
Football League First Division, Premier League
๐Ÿ•’ 89 | 70 (19) | โšฝ 5 |

2003 Rotherham United ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (L)
Football League First Division
๐Ÿ•’ 6 | 6 (0) | โšฝ 0 |

2003 Burnley ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (L)
Football League First Division
๐Ÿ•’ 14 | 10 (4) | โšฝ 0 |

2003-04 Bradford City ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (L)
Football League First Division
๐Ÿ•’ 15 | 15 (0) | โšฝ 0 |

2004 Wigan Athletic ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Free
Football League First Division
๐Ÿ•’ 7 | 3 (4) | โšฝ 0 |

2004-06 Bohemian FC ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Free
League of Ireland

2006-07 Blackpool ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Free
League One
๐Ÿ•’ 2 | 1 (1) | โšฝ 0 |

2007-08 Cork City FC ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Free
League of Ireland

2008-10 Retired

2010 Warrington Town ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Northern Premier League Division One North

2010 Retired aged 34

9

Appearances

0

Goals

0

Assists

0.00

Game Per

Career

Villa Youth:

1992-93 Aston Villa Youth

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Positions Played:

Midfielder

Played Under:

Brian Little ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 1995-97 ๐Ÿ•’ 9 | 2 (7) | โšฝ 0 | ๐Ÿ”ฅ 0 | ๐ŸŸฉ 5 | ๐ŸŸจ 2 | ๐ŸŸฅ 2 |

Villa Career:

M Gareth Farrelly | ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช |
Aston Villa 1995-97 | Youth |
๐Ÿ•’ 9 | 2 (7) | โšฝ 0 | ๐Ÿ”ฅ 0 | ๐Ÿ‡บ 24 | #710 |
๐ŸŸฉ 5 | ๐ŸŸจ 2 | ๐ŸŸฅ 2 |
Cards ๐ŸŸจ 0 | ๐ŸŸฅ 0 |

Villa Honours:

1995-96 League Cup

Debut Appearance

Gareth Farrelly

Debut Squad:

1995-96

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๐ŸŸฉ 20 Sep 1995, Villa 6-0 Peterborough, Villa Park

Brian Little ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Debut:

1995-96

๐ŸŸฉ 20 Sep 1995, Villa 6-0 Peterborough, Villa Park

Brian Little ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

20

Final Appearance

Final Appearance:

1996-97

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๐ŸŸฅ 3 May 1997, Villa 2-3 Boro, Riverside Stadium

Brian Little ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

21

Final Squad:

1996-97

๐ŸŸฉ 10 May 1997, Villa 1-0 Southampton, Villa Park

Brian Little ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Career Notes

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Goals

0

Gareth Farrelly

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Assists

0

Gareth Farrelly

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Villa Career

Gareth Farrelly

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
Unused:
2
9
7
24
๐ŸŸฉ Won:
5
๐ŸŸจ Drew:
2
๐ŸŸฅ Lost:
2
Points per Game
1.89
๐ŸŸฉ Won:
56%
๐ŸŸจ Drew:
56%
๐ŸŸฅ Lost:
22%
๐Ÿ‡บ Unbeaten:
78%
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Goal Involvements:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
๐ŸŸจ Bookings:
๐ŸŸฅ Sendings Off:
Games per Card:
0
0
0

Competition Record

Gareth Farrelly

League

Premier League.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
8
2
6
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

FA Cup

FA Cup.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

League Cup

EFL Cup.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
1
0
1
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

Europe

Champions League.png
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

Season Record

Gareth Farrelly

1995-96

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Appearances

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
๐Ÿ‡บ Unused:
6
1
5
8

Goals

โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Goal Involvements:
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0
0
0
0.00
0.00

Results

๐ŸŸฉ Won:
๐ŸŸจ Drew:
๐ŸŸฅ Lost:
4
1
1
๐ŸŸฉ Won:
๐ŸŸจ Drew:
๐ŸŸฅ Lost:
67%
17%
17%
๐Ÿ‡บ Unbeaten:
83%
2.17
Points per Game

Cards

๐ŸŸจ Bookings:
๐ŸŸฅ Sendings Off:
0
Games per Card:

1996-97

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Appearances

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
๐Ÿ‡บ Unused:
3
1
2
16

Goals

โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Goal Involvements:
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0
0
0
0.00
0.00

Results

๐ŸŸฉ Won:
๐ŸŸจ Drew:
๐ŸŸฅ Lost:
1
1
1
๐ŸŸฉ Won:
๐ŸŸจ Drew:
๐ŸŸฅ Lost:
33%
33%
33%
๐Ÿ‡บ Unbeaten:
67%
1.33
Points per Game

Cards

๐ŸŸจ Bookings:
๐ŸŸฅ Sendings Off:
0
Games per Card:

League Record

Gareth Farrelly

Premier League

Premier League.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
8
2
6
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

First Division

FL.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Games per Goal:
0.00
Games per
Involvement:
0.00

Championship

EFL.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Games per Goal:
0.00
Games per
Involvement:
0.00

Second Division

FL.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Games per Goal:
0.00
Games per
Involvement:
0.00

Third Division

FL.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Games per Goal:
0.00
Games per
Involvement:
0.00

League Seasons

Gareth Farrelly

1995-96

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Premier League
๐Ÿฅ‰
4th of 20
UEFA Cup Qualification
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
๐Ÿ‡บ Unused:
5
4
1
8
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Goal Involvements:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0
0.00
0.00

1996-97

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Premier League
5th of 20
UEFA Cup Qualification
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
๐Ÿ‡บ Unused:
3
2
1
16
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Goal Involvements:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0
0.00
0.00

League Matches

Gareth Farrelly

FA Cup Seasons

Gareth Farrelly

1995-96
FA Cup
FA Cup.jpg
๐Ÿฅˆ
Semi Final
Lost to Liverpool
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Goal Involvements:
0
0.00
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0.00
1996-97
FA Cup
FA Cup.jpg
4th Round
Lost to Derby County
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Goal Involvements:
0
0.00
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0.00
FA Cup.jpg

FA Cup Matches

Gareth Farrelly

League Cup Seasons

Gareth Farrelly

1995-96
League Cup
EFL Cup.jpg
๐Ÿ†
Winners
Beat Leeds United
5th Title
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
1
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Goal Involvements:
0
0.00
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0.00
1996-97
League Cup
EFL Cup.jpg
4th Round
Lost to Wimbledon
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Goal Involvements:
0
0.00
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0.00
EFL.jpg

League Cup Matches

Gareth Farrelly

1995-96
๐ŸŸฉ 20 Sep 1995, Villa 6-0 Peterborough, Villa Park
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League Cup
2nd Round

European Seasons

Gareth Farrelly

1995-96
n/a
EFL Cup.jpg
n/a
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Goal Involvements:
0
0.00
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0.00
1996-97
UEFA Cup
EFL Cup.jpg
1st Round
Lost to Helsingborgs IF
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0
0
โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Goal Involvements:
0
0.00
Games per Goal:
Games per
Involvement:
0.00
Champions League.png

European Matches

Gareth Farrelly

Unused Substitute Appearances

Gareth Farrelly

1995-96
๐ŸŸจ 10 Dec 1995, Villa 1-1 Forest, City Ground
Premier League
6th (-1)
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1995-96
๐ŸŸฉ 10 Feb 1996, Villa 2-0 Bolton, Burnden
Premier League
4th (-)
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1995-96
๐ŸŸฅ 16 Mar 1996, Villa 0-2 Wednesday, Hillsborough.
Premier League
4th (-)
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1996-97
๐ŸŸฉ 21 Aug 1996, Villa 1-0 Blackburn, Villa Park
Premier League
10th= (+4)
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1995-96
๐ŸŸฉ 1 Jan 1996, Villa 2-0 Boro, Riverside
Premier League
5th (+1)
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1995-96
๐ŸŸฉ 6 Mar 1996, Villa 3-2 Wednesday, Villa Park
Premier League
4th (-)
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1995-96
๐ŸŸฅ 5 May 1996, Villa 0-1 Everton, Goodison
Premier League
4th (-)
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1996-97
๐ŸŸฅ 12 Oct 1996, Villa 0-1 Spurs, White Hart Lane
Premier League
8th= (-)
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1995-96
๐ŸŸฉ 6 Jan 1996, Villa 3-0 Gravesend, Villa Park
FA Cup
3rd Round
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1995-96
๐ŸŸฉ 13 Mar 1996, Villa 1-0 Forest, City Ground
FA Cup
Quarter Final
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1996-97
๐ŸŸฅ 17 Aug 1996, Villa 1-2 Wednesday, Hillsborough
Premier League
14th
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
1996-97
๐ŸŸฉ 19 Oct 1996, Villa 2-0 Leeds, Villa Park
Premier League
7th (+1)
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Aston Villa Crest 2025
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