Gavin Molloy Explained

Gavin Molloy
Birth Date:19 October 2001
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Aberdeen
Clubnumber:21
Youthyears1:2017–2018
Youthclubs1:Drogheda United
Youthyears2:2018–2020
Youthclubs2:Bohemians
Years1:2021–2024
Clubs1:Shelbourne
Caps1:71
Goals1:4
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Aberdeen
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Club-Update:09:20, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

Gavin Molloy (born 19 October 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen, as a defender.[1]

Career

Molloy spent his early career with Drogheda United, Bohemians and Shelbourne,[2] and eventually became the captain of the latter team in March 2023.[3] He signed a new contract with Shelbourne in July 2022,[4] in April 2023,[5] [6] and again in February 2024.[7]

On 14 June 2024, it was announced that Molloy would sign a three-year contract with Scottish side Aberdeen on 1 July, joining the club for an undisclosed fee,[8] [9] [10] reported to be worth £75,000.[11]

Personal life

His grandfather, Theo Dunne, was also a footballer and similarly captained Shelbourne.[3] His second cousin, Richard Dunne, was also a footballer.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republic of Ireland - G. Molloy - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: Gavin Molloy | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com. www.extratime.com.
  3. Web site: 'We lost my grandad a few weeks ago, but he was in my thoughts – and I hope it made the family proud'. 10 March 2023. Irish Independent.
  4. Web site: Gavin Molloy extends Shelbourne contract as Jack Scott leaves St Pat’s. 13 July 2022. Irish Independent.
  5. Web site: Gavin Molloy signs new deal with Shels. Dave. Donnelly. extratime.com.
  6. Web site: Damien Duff in warning to rivals over star man, as Gavin Molloy signs new deal. Mark. McCadden. 6 April 2023. Irish Mirror.
  7. Web site: Gavin Molloy signs new deal. Shelbourne. FC. 14 February 2024.
  8. Web site: 14 June 2024 . Aberdeen FC - Gavin Molloy is first summer signing . 23 June 2024 . Aberdeen FC.
  9. Web site: 14 June 2024 . Aberdeen: Barron, Roos and Stewart leaving, Hoilett could stay . 16 June 2024 . BBC Sport.
  10. Web site: 14 June 2024 . Shelbourne defender Gavin Molloy joins Aberdeen . 23 June 2024 . The Irish Times.
  11. Web site: Wallace . Sean . 17 June 2024 . Revealed: The release clause which allowed Aberdeen to sign Gavin Molloy . 23 June 2024 . The Press and Journal.
  12. Web site: How Gavin Molloy and Peter Ambrose were sold on move to Aberdeen by Jimmy Thelin. Paul. Third. 16 June 2024.

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