Gavan Holohan
Gavan Holohan (born 15 December 1991) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Grimsby Town.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 December 1991[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Kilkenny, Ireland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Grimsby Town | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Kilkenny City | ||
| 2008–2012 | Hull City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Alfreton Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Drogheda United | 31 | (6) |
| 2014–2016 | Cork City | 38 | (3) |
| 2016–2017 | Galway United | 27 | (6) |
| 2017–2018 | Waterford | 30 | (5) |
| 2019–2022 | Hartlepool United | 94 | (20) |
| 2022– | Grimsby Town | 65 | (12) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:07, 19 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Beginning his career as a youngster with Hull City, Holohan returned to his native Ireland where he featured for League of Ireland sides Drogheda United, Cork City, Galway United and Waterford. He joined Hartlepool United in 2019 and in 2021 he was part of their side that won promotion back to the Football League. He repeated the success the following season with Grimsby Town.
History edit
Hull City edit
Holohan came through the ranks with Kilkenny City in his native Ireland and was picked up by Hull City in 2008. He went on to spend the next four years with the Tigers but failed to make an appearance, only making the bench once for an FA Cup tie against Wigan Athletic.[4]
Alfreton Town edit
Holohan was signed by Alfreton Town in 2012 following his release from Hull. He also trialled with Carlisle United and Hibernian.[5]
Drogheda United edit
After being released by Alfreton, Holohan signed for League of Ireland side Drogheda United. Holohan enjoyed a successful campaign in the 2014 season, scoring 8 goals in 32 games and winning the supporters' player of the year award. He helped Drogheda progress to the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup by scoring 3 goals in 3 games but was one of three Drogheda players sent off in their exit against the eventual champions Derry City.[6]
Cork City edit
In November 2014, Holohan left to sign for Cork City.[7] During his two years at Cork, Holohan won the FAI Cup in 2016 and scored in the President of Ireland's Cup final to help his side win 2–0.[8]
Galway United edit
Holohan later joined Galway United and scored his first career hat trick in a 4–1 win over his former side Drogheda United.[9]
Waterford edit
After suffering relegation with Galway United, Holohan signed for Waterford following their promotion to the top flight.[10] He helped the club finish fourth and while this would have qualified the club for the Europa League first qualifying round, Waterford were ruled by UEFA to have not passed the "three-year rule" as the club were reformed in 2016.[11]
Hartlepool United edit
Holohan signed with English National League club Hartlepool United on a short-term contract in 2019.[12] Having had to wait for international clearance before being able to play, Holohan eventually broke into the first team and scored his first goal in English football in a 1–1 draw against Aldershot Town in April 2019, an equaliser which ultimately relegated his opponents.[13] Holohan impressed in the seven games that he played and did enough to earn an extended contract.[14]
In the 2019–20 season, Holohan scored nine goals and contributed seven assists.[15] Holohan then signed a contract until the end of the 2021–22 season due to this good form.[16]
Holohan scored his 10th goal of the 2020–21 season in a 2–0 win against Notts County.[17] This goal was also his fourth consecutive goal after scoring against Stockport County, Dagenham & Redbridge, Boreham Wood, and Notts County respectively.[18][19][20][17] He was awarded the League's Player of the Month award for April 2021.[21] Holohan started in the 2021 National League play-off final as Hartlepool were promoted back to the Football League.[22]
In August 2021, Holohan scored Hartlepool's first goal back in the Football League in a 1–0 victory over Crawley Town.[23] In a 2–1 win over rivals Carlisle United, Holohan scored his final goal for Hartlepool.[24] This would subsequently be voted as League Two goal of the month for August.[25] Holohan struggled for game time during the 2021–22 season and departed after making 108 appearances and scoring 23 times.[26]
Grimsby Town edit
On 22 March 2022, Holohan signed a two-year deal with National League side Grimsby Town.[27] On 23 May 2022, with Grimsby trailing 1-0 to Notts County in the National League play-offs in the final minute of added on time, Holohan scored an equaliser to send the game to extra time, with Grimsby going on to win the game 2-1 and advancing to the semi-finals.[28]
Holohan played in the 2022 National League play-off final as Grimsby beat Solihull Moors 2–1 at the London Stadium to return to the Football League.[29] During an FA Cup fourth round tie at Championship side Luton Town, Holohan scored the opening goal in a 2–2 draw.[30]
On 1 March 2023, he scored two penalties in a 2–1 victory at Premier League side Southampton in the fifth round of the FA Cup, securing Grimsby's first quarter-final appearance since 1939.[31]
Career statistics edit
- As of 18 November 2023
| Club | Season | Division | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Drogheda United | 2013 | LOI Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 8 | ||
| Total | 31 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 8 | ||
| Cork City | 2015 | LOI Premier Division | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 4 | ||
| Total | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 47 | 5 | ||
| Galway United | 2017 | LOI Premier Division | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 |
| Waterford | 2018 | LOI Premier Division | 30 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 |
| Hartlepool United | 2018–19 | National League | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 9 | ||
| 2020–21 | 39 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 11 | ||
| 2021–22 | League Two | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |
| Total | 94 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 108 | 23 | ||
| Grimsby Town | 2021–22 | National League | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2022–23 | League Two | 39 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 8 | |
| 2023–24 | League Two | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | |
| Total | 65 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 76 | 14 | ||
| Career total | 285 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 338 | 64 | ||
Honours edit
Cork City
Hartlepool United
- National League play-offs: 2021[33]
Grimsby Town
- National League play-offs: 2022[34]
Individual
- Drogheda United Supporters' Player of the Year: 2014[35]
- National League Player of the Month: April 2021[21]
References edit
- ^ "Gavan Holohan". Hartlepool United FC. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Gavan Holohan". Hartlepool United Football Club. Hartlepool United F.C. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ Gavan Holohan at Soccerway
- ^ "Hull 2-3 Wigan". BBC Sport. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Alfreton Town sign Danny Emerton and Gavan Holohan". BBC Sport. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "FAI Cup Quarter-Final: Drogheda United 2-2 Derry City". BBC Sport. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Talented midfielder Gavan Holohan makes move to Cork City". rte.ie. RTÉ. 6 November 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "President's Cup Report: Cork City 2-0 Dundalk". extratime.ie. Extratime. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Holohan haunts hapless Drogs". independent.ie. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Waterford snap up Gavan Holohan from Galway United". rte.ie. RTÉ. 18 December 2017.
- ^ "FAI confirm UEFA licence awarded to St Patrick's Athletic at expense of Waterford FC". Irish Independent. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Ace Ventura, international red tape & long-awaited opportunities - Gavan Holohan's Hartlepool United career so far". hartlepoolmail.co.uk. JPIMedia. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Aldershot Town 1-1 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Gavan Holohan Agrees New Pools Deal". hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Hartlepool United FC. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Dominic Scurr (15 March 2020). "Hartlepool United goalscorer Gavan Holohan reflects on 1–1 draw at Sutton United and the 'weird feeling' as National League matches go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Dominic Scurr (13 March 2020). "Gavan Holohan signs new two year deal at Hartlepool United". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Hartlepool 2-0 Notts County". BBC Sport. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Stockport County 1-1 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 2-1 Dagenham & Redbridge". BBC Sport. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Boreham Wood 2-2 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 5 April 2021.
- ^ a b "National League's April Monthly Award Winners Revealed!". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 10 May 2021.
- ^ Brent Pilnick (20 June 2021). "Hartlepool United returned to the English Football League as they beat Torquay United 5-4 on penalties, despite Gulls goalkeeper Lucas Covolan scoring a stoppage-time equaliser". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 1-0 Crawley Town". BBC Sport. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Gavan Holohan - 2021/22". Soccerbase. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ Joe Ramage (24 September 2021). "Hartlepool United midfielder Gavan Holohan reacts after pipping rivals from Salford City and Bristol Rovers to scoop the League Two goal of the month award for Carlisle United strike". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ Richard Mennear (22 March 2022). "Gavan Holohan reacts after leaving Hartlepool United for Grimsby Town on two-year deal". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Mariners Secure Holohan Signing". Grimsby Town FC. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Max Crocombe's 'striker' claims laughed off by Grimsby Town boss Paul Hurst". Grimsbylive. 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Grimsby Town player ratings as McAtee and four others star in Solihull comeback". Grimsbylive. 5 June 2022.
- ^ "Clifton earns Grimsby deserved replay with Luton". BBC Sport. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Southampton 1–2 Grimsby Town". BBC Sport. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Rob Wright (6 November 2016). "Recap: FAI Cup final". RTE. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Pilnick, Brent (20 June 2021). "Hartlepool United 1–1 Torquay United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ Chris Peddy (4 June 2022). "Grimsby beat Solihull Moors to seal EFL return". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Cork City Announce Signing Of Gavan Holohan From Drogheda United". irishmirror.ie. Irish Mirror. 6 November 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2020.