About Andy Gara
Born 1878. Andy Gara was a British association football player.
Andrew Gara (born 15 August 1878 - died 1941 Ince District (Wigan) ) was an Irish footballer who played as a forward.
Club career Gara joined Wigan County on the foundation of the club in 1897, scoring against Nelson in the FA Cup in October of the same year.
After impressing in a friendly match against Preston North End Gara joined Preston for a reported fee
He would then join Second division Bristol City, where he scored 6 goals in 18 games, at the end of his season with the club. He would remain in the Lancashire Combination for the remainder of his playing career, with three spells at Ashton Town as well as time with Southport Central and Eccles Borough, before retiring in 1908.
International career Gara was selected for Ireland during the 1901-02 British Home Championship, scoring three goals on his debut against Wales. One of Gara's international shirts is in the collection of the National Football Museum
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Who was Andy Gara?
Irish association football player (1878-?)
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Andy Gara was born on 15 August 1878 in Roscommon.
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Andy Gara was an association football player.
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Andy Gara was British.
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