Graham Barrett

Coventry City Barrett was released from Highbury in May 2003, joining Coventry City on a three-year deal on 30 May. Barrett's injury problems continued while with the Sky Blues, where he made 32 league starts and made 23 substitute appearances in two seasons, scoring six goals. He joined Sheffield Wednesday on the loan deadline day in March 2005, where he scored once against Torquay United in six appearances. Barrett was told by manager Micky Adams that he was free to leave the club despite having one year remaining on his contract. Despite this he remained at Coventry, but, out of the first-team picture, went on loan to Scotland with Livingston. He played just six games for the club before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Once again though, Barrett suffered further injuries, requiring an operation on his knee in October 2006. He returned to action for the 2007–08 season, After three operations and later being informed that his injury had been misdiagnosed, Barrett left Falkirk after manager John Hughes sat him down and told him he would never be the player he was before suffering his injuries. He had scored eight goals in 48 league games at the Falkirk Stadium. After nine appearances and one goal against Airdrieonians, Barrett was released by the club in the summer of 2009.

Shamrock Rovers Barrett returned to his native Ireland with Shamrock Rovers in August 2009. In his two seasons with the club, he amassed 21 appearances and scored once, but he still struggled with persistent injuries, holding him back from progressing and making a greater number of appearances. He finally had to admit defeat in the 2010 season, playing his last game in July 2010, meaning he could not play a part in the chase for the League of Ireland title. His manager at Rovers, Michael O'Neill, advised Barrett to assess his options, warning that he would "need to be careful and think about a few years' time." As The Hoops went on to take the League of Ireland title, Barrett was still eligible for a league winners medal.

Personal life Having grown up close to Tallaght, Barrett followed his father, Gary, in playing for Shamrock Rovers. Gary began his playing career with Shamrock Rovers in 1980 under Johnny Giles, where he scored a number of goals. This factor was a draw to Graham when joining the club himself in 2009. His son, Cian Barrett, made his Shamrock Rovers first team debut in 2023.

Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list the Republic of Ireland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Barrett goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Graham BarrettNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 21 August 2002 Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland 3–0 3–0 Friendly 2 2 June 2004 The Valley, London, England 1–0 1–0 2004 Unity Cup

Honours Arsenal FA Youth Cup: 2000

Shamrock Rovers UEFA European Under-16 Championship: 1998

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