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Roy Carroll
Roy Carroll known for his spells at Wigan Athletic and Manchester
United, where he won the 2004 FA Cup. He has also rep-
resented Northern Ireland 19 times at full international
level.
Background
Carroll was brought up in Tamlaght, County Fermanagh,
and began his career with local sides Fivemiletown Unit-
ed and Ballinamallard United. He moved to England and
played for Hull City, Wigan Athletic, Manchester United,
Personal information
West Ham United and Derby County. In November 2001,
Full name Roy Eric Carroll Carroll received a Red Cross Humanitarian Award for his
kindness to a child with leukaemia.[1][2] In November
Date of birth 30 September 1977 (1977-09-30)
2006, he entered rehabilitation for gambling and alcohol-
Place of birth Enniskillen, Northern Ireland related addiction.[3] ’Stress’ was cited by the Carroll fam-
ily.[4]
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club career
Youth career
Ballinamallard United Hull City
Senior career* Carroll joined Hull City in September 1995 as a trainee
and went on to make 50 appearances for the club in all
Years Team Apps† (Gls)† competitions[5] but he was sold two seasons later to pay
1995–1997 Hull City 46 (0) off Hull’s mounting debts.[2]
1997–2001 Wigan Athletic 135 (0)
Wigan Athletic
2001–2005 Manchester United 49 (0) Carroll signed for Wigan Athletic in April 1997 for a then
2005–2007 West Ham United 31 (0) club-record £350,000.[6] Despite this, he would have to
wait seven months to make his first appearance in
2007–2008 Rangers 0 (0) November 1997 when he replaced Lee Butler in a 2–1 de-
2008–2009 Derby County 30 (0) feat of Watford. He made 170 appearances in all compe-
titions in four years.[5] He played a key role in Wigan’s
2009–2011 Odense Boldklub 46 (0)
unbeaten run of 26 league games in 1999–2000 and was
National team‡ voted the best goalkeeper in the second division by his
fellow professionals,[2] a feat made all the more remark-
1998–1999 Northern Ireland U-21 11 (0)
able by the fact he missed the last seven games of the sea-
1997–2006 Northern Ireland 19 (0) son having had to undergo an emergency appendix oper-
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the ation. Despite speculation of a move to a Premier League
domestic league only and correct as of 16:51, 28 October club, Carroll remained at Wigan for the 2000–01 season,
2010 (UTC). during which he went on to keep 13 clean sheets in 34
† Appearances (Goals). first-team games to help his team reach the play-offs for
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 08:10, 3
a second consecutive season.
September 2009 (UTC)
Roy Eric Carroll (born 30 September 1977 in Enniskillen,
Manchester United
County Fermanagh) is a Northern Irish footballer who is He was signed by defending Premier League champions
currently without a club. He is a goalkeeper and is best Manchester United in July 2001 for an undisclosed fee
believed to be £2.5 million.[7] Carroll faced stiff competi-
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tion against Fabien Barthez at United but won a Premier
League winners’ medal in the 2002–03 season. Carroll re-
ceived yet more competition for the 2003–04 season,
when Manchester United signed American goalkeeper
Tim Howard after Barthez left to join Marseille. He won
an FA Cup winners’ medal in May 2004 when he came on
as substitute for Howard in the 84th minute.[8] On 19 Fe-
bruary 2005, in an FA Cup match against Everton, Car-
roll was struck on the back of the head by any of various
projectiles including coins and mobile phones, in a match
high on security for team-mate and Everton returnee
Wayne Rooney which Manchester United won 2–0.
Carroll gained his greatest infamy for the "goal that
never was" against Tottenham Hotspur; a speculative
shot from the half-way line by Pedro Mendes that Carroll
dropped well behind his goal-line then scooped back into
play.[9] The referee and his linesmen were unable to ver-
ify that the ball had gone over the line and the goal was
not given.[10] Though Carroll got away with that partic-
ular gaffe, his error led to him being dropped for a few
matches. He made a second blunder in a 1–0 defeat by Mi-
lan, where he spilled a shot into the path of Hernán Cre-
spo, who then scored.[11] He was released by Manchester
United on 27 May 2005 after his contract expired;[12] he Carroll playing for Derby County in 2008
refused to sign a new deal after the club failed to assure
him that he would be first choice for the next season. signing a replacement goalkeeper. After over a week with
little progress, Derby County called off the move,[21] but
West Ham United when Carroll offered to pay the loan fee so Rangers could
Three weeks after leaving Old Trafford, Carroll signed for sign Sunderland keeper Darren Ward, the deal was re-
West Ham.[13] Carroll enjoyed a successful start to his vived. Carroll hoped to join Derby on loan for the rest
West Ham career, making 19 appearances. However, a of the 2007–08 season but the move was again held up
back injury sustained in a game against Fulham on 23 Jan- by Rangers as they refused to release his registration un-
uary 2006 left him needing surgery,[14] and he was side- til they found another keeper. After Rangers signed Neil
lined for the remainder of the 2005–06 season, including Alexander from Ipswich Town, Carroll was free to sign
the FA Cup Final against Liverpool. Shaka Hislop was his for Derby, and a deal was completed on deadline day.[22]
replacement. He made just 17 appearances in the 2006–07 He signed a three-year contract with the club on 21 Jan-
season, due to personal problems relating to alcohol and uary 2008,[23] and made his debut in a Premier League
gambling[15] and the arrival of Robert Green. His final match against Birmingham City on 2 February 2008. Car-
game for the Hammers took place on 3 February 2007 roll could not help the club avoid relegation to the Cham-
against Aston Villa.[16] On 25 May 2007, West Ham stat- pionship after just one season.
ed that he had been released after asking for a transfer to Carroll started the 2008–09 season as the club’s first
achieve regular first team football.[17] choice goalkeeper, but after getting sent off in a 2–1 vic-
tory at Norwich City he lost his place and was restricted
Rangers to making appearances in cup competitions. He was part
of the Derby side that reached the 2008–09 Football
Carroll signed for Rangers on a one-year contract on 7 Ju-
League Cup semi-final, where they lost 4–3 on aggregate
ly 2007,[18] initially as cover for Allan McGregor but al-
to his former side Manchester United. After Paul Jewell
so to challenge for a starting place. He made his first and
resigned in December 2008, he was replaced by Nigel
only appearance for Rangers against East Fife in a League
Clough. Clough made it clear Carroll was not in his plans
Cup match on 26 September 2007.[19]
and, a week into the 2009–10 season, it was announced
that Carroll’s contract with The Rams would be cancelled
Derby County to allow him to move to Danish side OB.[24]
On 9 January 2008, it was revealed that Carroll was in line
for a move to Premier League side Derby County.[20] Car-
roll was allowed permission to talk with Derby and per-
sonal terms were agreed, but the deal hinged on Rangers
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Odense Boldklub OB
• Danish Goalkeeper of the Year (1): 2009
Carroll signed a three-year contract with Danish Superli-
ga side Odense BK on 17 August 2009. His debut was
granted on the very same day and only hours after he References
had signed the deal,[25] when he managed to keep a clean
[1] "Leeds fan Adam meets Becks" The Impartial
sheet in the 1–0 win against FC Midtjylland. Having
Reporter, 29 November 2001. Retrieved 18 June
played just 14 Superliga games, he was named 2009 Su-
2007
perliga Goalkeeper of the Year in December 2009, in a
[2] ^ Roy Carroll profile, www.uefa.com. Retrieved 18
vote amongst the league goalkeepers.[26] In November
June 2007.
2010, Carroll announced his decision to leave Odense BK
[3] "Keeper Carroll receives support", BBC Sport, 22
in order to return to Britain to be closer to his family.[27]
November 2006. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
The club soon signed Stefan Wessels as his replacement.
[4] Ziegler, Martyn. "Carroll treated for ’stress’ –
Carroll’s contract was mutually terminated on 31 January
father". sportinglife.com.
2011[28] and he left Odense BK as a free agent, in search
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/
of a new club.
story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/06/11/22/
Carroll was on trial at Sheffield United in March 2011.
SOCCER_Carroll.html&TEAMHD=soccer.
However, he conceded two goals within ten minutes and
[5] ^ Soccerbase: Roy Carroll, Racing Post. Retrieved 18
was sent off, which led to a penalty during a reserve
June 2007.
match against Barnsley. As a result of his poor perfor-
[6] Roy Carroll profile, www.manutdzone.com.
mance whilst on trial, he was not offered a contract with
Retrieved 18 June 2005.
the Blades.[29] Later that same month, Carroll joined
[7] "Carroll seals dream Man Utd move", BBC Sport
League Two strugglers Barnet on a trial with a view to
website, 27 July 2001. Retrieved 10 June 2007.
a role as player-coach.[30] He reportedly left the club in
[8] "Man Utd win FA Cup", BBC Sport website, 22 May
protest in April 2011, as his former Northern Ireland
2004. Retrieved 4 July 2007.
manager Lawrie Sanchez was set to take a managerial
[9] "Manchester United 0–0 Tottenham", BBC Sport
role in the club.[31] In July 2011, Carroll joined Preston
website, 4 January 2005. Retrieved 11 June 2007.
North End on trial and played in a 7-1 friendly victory
[10] "Linesman defends disallowed goal", BBC Sport, 5
at Kendal Town.[32] However, despite a deal for Preston
January 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2007.
to sign Carroll being close,[33] the club opted to sign Iain
[11] "Ferguson refuses to blame Carroll", BBC Sport
Turner instead.[34][35]
website, 24 February 2005. Retrieved 11 June 2007.
[12] "Man Utd let goalkeeper Carroll go", BBC Sport
International career website, 27 May 2005. Retrieved 10 June 2007.
[13] "Carroll completes West Ham move", BBC Sport
Carroll gained his first of 19 international caps on 21 May
website, 15 June 2005.
1997 in a game against Thailand. For many years Carroll
[14] "Keeper Carroll out for six weeks", BBC Sport
has fought a losing battle to be Northern Ireland’s first
website, 3 March 2006. Retrieved 7 July 2007.
choice keeper to the experienced Maik Taylor.
[15] "BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Keeper
Carroll receives support". BBC News. 2006-11-22.
Career statistics http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/
internationals/6174000.stm. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
Notes
[16] "Roy Carroll". Westhamstats.info.
a. All Football League Trophy results are included in totals (1
http://www.westhamstats.info/
in 1996–97, 2 in 1997–98, 7 in 1998–99, 2 in 1999–2000 and 2 in
westham.php?west=2&ham=813&united=Roy_Carroll.
2000–01)
Retrieved 2011-03-21.
b. 2 Play-off appearances for Wigan Athletic in 1999 included in
[17] "Hammers in international action", West Ham
1998–99 totals
[38] United official website, 25 May 2007.
[18] "Carroll signs one year Gers deal". BBC Sport
website. 7 July 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/
Honours hi/football/teams/r/rangers/6280956.stm.
• Football League Trophy (1): 1999 [19] "East Fife 0–4 Rangers". BBC Sport website. 26
Manchester United September 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/
• FA Premier League (1): 2003 football/scot_cups/7010992.stm.
• FA Community Shield (1): 2003 [20] "Derby aim to seal Carroll switch". BBC Sport
• FA Cup (1): 2004 website. 9 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/
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Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
1995–96 Hull City Second Division 23 0 – – – 23 0
1996–97 Third Division 23 0 1 0 2 0 – 27 0
1996–97 Wigan Athletic Third Division – – – – –
1997–98 Second Division 29 0 2 0 1 0 – 34 0
1998–99 43 0 3 0 4 0 – 59 0
1999–2000 34 0 2 0 3 0 – 39 0
2000–01 29 0 1 0 3 0 – 35 0
2001–02 Manchester United Premier League 7 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 10 0
2002–03 10 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 16 0
2003–04 6 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 12 0
2004–05 26 0 3 0 – 5 0 34 0
2005–06 West Ham United Premier League 19 0 – – – 19 0
2006–07 12 0 2 0 – 2 0 16 0
Scotland League Scottish Cup League Cup Europe Total
2007–08 Rangers Premier League – – 1 0 – 1 0
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
2007–08 Derby County Premier League 14 0 – – – 14 0
2008–09 Championship 16 0 1 0 7 0 – 24 0
Denmark League Danish Cup League Cup Europe Total
2009–10 OB Superliga 28 0 2 0 – 2 0 32 0
2010–11 18 0 – – 8 0 26 0
Total England 291 0 20 0 25 0 12 0 362 0
Total Scotland – – 1 0 – 1 0
Total Denmark 46 0 2 0 – 10 0 58 0
Career total 337 0 22 0 26 0 22 0 421 0
sport1/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/ [25] "Odense verpflichtet Carroll". transfermarkt.de. 17
7178541.stm. August 2009. http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/
[21] "Rams boss calls off Carroll chase". BBC Sport odense-verpflichtet-carroll/news/
website. 18 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/ anzeigen_30558.html#. (German)
sport1/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/ [26] "Læs stort interview med Roy Carroll". tipsbladet.dk.
7178541.stm. 13 March 2010. http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/sas-
[22] "Derby capture goalkeeper Carroll". BBC Sport liga/laes-stort-interview-med-roy-carroll#.
website. 31 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/ (Danish)
sport1/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/ [27] "Roy Carroll vil væk fra OB nu". tipsbladet.dk. 29
7206567.stm. November 2010. http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/
[23] "Carroll Extends Derby Stay". BBC Sport website. 22 superliga/roy-carroll-vil-vaek-fra-ob-nu. (Danish)
February 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/ [28] "Roy Carroll: OB gav mig lov". tipsbladet.dk. 8
football/teams/d/derby_county/7258258.stm. February 2011. http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/
[24] "Roy Carroll Leaves Derby County". dcfc.co.uk. 17 superliga/roy-carroll-ob-gav-mig-lov. (Danish)
August 2009. http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/ [29] "Carroll’s Not Singing Anymore" vitalfootball.co.uk
NewsDetail/0,,10270~1758184,00.html. 04-03-2011 Link retrieved 05-03-2011
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Northern Ireland national team
Year Apps Goals
1997 1 0
1998 1 0
1999 5 0
2000 2 0
2001 2 0
2002 2 0
2003 2 0
2004 3 0
2005 1 0
2006 2 0
Total 19 0
[30] "Barnet set to sign former Manchester United [37] "Roy Carroll profile". dcfc.co.uk. Derby County. 6
keeper Roy Carroll on short-term deal". Daily Mail February 2008. http://www.dcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/
(London). 30 March 2011. page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10270,00.html. Retrieved 20
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/ November 2008.
article-1371316/Barnet-set-sign-Manchester- [38] ".. Player - Roy Carroll". National Football Teams.
United-keeper-Roy-Carroll-short-term- 1977-09-30. http://www.national-football-
deal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml. teams.com/v2/player.php?id=5011. Retrieved
[31] "Carrolls mareridt fortsætter". tipsbladet.dk. 27 2011-03-21.
April 2011. http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/generelle/
carrolls-mareridt-fortsaetter. (Danish)
[32] "Match Report: Kendal Town 1-7 Preston North
External links
End". Westmorland Gazzette (Kendal). 21 July 2011. • (Danish) OB profile
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/sport/ • Roy Carroll career stats at Soccerbase
• Roy Carroll at Yahoo! Sport
9151633.Match_Report__Kendal_Town_1_7_Preston_North_End/.
[33] "Carroll nears Preston move". ESPNsoccernet. 25 • Roy Carroll at bbc.co.uk
July 2011. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/ • Roy Carroll at irishfa.com
story/_/id/937261/roy-carroll-in-talks-with- Persondata
preston-north-end?cc=5739. Name Carroll, Roy
[34] "Goalkeeper Iain Turner close to Preston North End
deal". BBC Sport website. 28 July 2011. Alternative names
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/ Short description
14329152.stm. Date of birth 30 September 1977
[35] "Preston North End sign goalkeeper Iain Turner".
Place of birth Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
BBC Sport website. 29 July 2011.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/ Date of death
p/preston/9551162.stm. Place of death
[36] Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack. "English League Players
Directory". SKY SPORTS FOOTBALL YEARBOOK
2007–2008 (39th ed.). Headline Publishing Group.
p. 554. ISBN 978-0-7553-1664-9.
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