Gary Donnellan
Gary Donnellan (born 3 July 1962 in Paddington, London) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. He began his career as a Chelsea apprentice, then moved to Watford in 1980, making one appearance in the Football League Group Cup. He then joined Reading (1981–83), where he made 41 league appearances and scored 5 goals.
Donnellan went on to Wealdstone (1983–87), playing 116 times and scoring 14 goals. He was part of the side that won the Alliance Premier League and FA Trophy double in 1984–85. In 1987 he followed manager Brian Hall to Yeovil Town, helping them to finish as runners-up in the Isthmian League and contributing to their Isthmian League and Cup double in his first full season. He made 47 Conference appearances over the next two seasons, bringing his Yeovil totals to 129 appearances and 18 goals in all competitions.
Towards the end of the 1989–90 season, Donnellan transferred to Enfield for a club-record £20,000. He played eight times and scored once as Enfield were relegated from the Conference. He later played for Slough Town and Hendon.
Donnellan was born to Irish parents. His brother Leo Donnellan was also a professional footballer, and Leo’s sons Shaun and Leo junior followed in his footsteps. After retiring from playing, Donnellan moved into financial services in 1990 and has worked for independent advisers Kingsway Wealth Management since 2004.
Total career: 228+ appearances and 42+ goals in club football.
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