Derek Tracey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Derek Tracey

Irish footballer

Date of Birth: 06-Apr-1971

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Profession: association football player

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Derek Tracey

  • Derek Tracey (born 6 April 1971 in Dublin) is a retired League of Ireland association footballer who spent his entire 17 season senior career playing for Shamrock Rovers. 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 the 13 February 1990.
  • He was the club's top goalscorer in 1994–95 with 8 league goals. He was ever present in the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons. Derek made his 250th league appearance in a great 3-1 win over Bohemians on 19 September 1999.On the 26 May 2006, Tracey announced his retirement.
  • 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 Derek scored 47 goals in 486 competitive appearances for The Hoops. Derek was honoured with a Testimonial match in Tallaght Stadium on 5 November 2010.

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