22 Facts About Gary Doherty

Gary Doherty gained international honours for the Republic of Ireland.

Gary Doherty began his career at Luton Town before having a spell with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League most of his career was with Norwich City, for whom he won the player of the year award.

Gary Doherty made 88 appearances in total over less than three seasons with the Hatters and became a Republic of Ireland international.

Gary Doherty returned before the end of the season but found it hard to break back into the side.

Gary Doherty signed a new contract of undisclosed length in March 2004.

Gary Doherty signed a new contract at Carrow Road until summer 2008.

Gary Doherty subsequently announced that his new squad number, 12, instead of 27 is intended to bring him luck:.

Gary Doherty formed tight defensive partnerships with both Michael Nelson and Jens Berthel Askou and scored seven goals in the process helping Norwich City to the League one title.

Gary Doherty was named "man of the match" following Norwich's game against Leeds United on 27 March 2010.

On 5 July 2010, it was announced that Gary Doherty had signed for Charlton Athletic after being released on a free transfer from Norwich City.

On 24 February 2012, Gary Doherty moved alongside Charlton teammate Paul Hayes to Wycombe Wanderers, who at the time, sat bottom of League 1.

Gary Doherty scored in the game to cap an impressive debut.

Gary Doherty was later awarded with the Sponsor's Man of the Match.

On 3 July 2012, Gary Doherty signed for Wycombe Wanderers on a two-year contract after being released from Charlton.

On 9 July 2012, Gary Doherty was given the captain's armband.

Gary Doherty moved with his family to Luton in England at the age of six, but he came through the youth system of his native country, playing for the Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team in the 1997 UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship finals in Iceland scoring against France.

Gary Doherty was part of the UEFA Under-18 Championship winning side in 1998, and the Under-20 side that got to the last 16 of the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Gary Doherty primarily played as a forward for his country, making his international debut against Greece in April 2000.

Gary Doherty was becoming a regular in the squad when he broke his leg in September 2001.

Gary Doherty recovered in April 2002, scoring his first international goal against the United States, but he missed out on the squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals.

Gary Doherty returned to the team for Ireland's unsuccessful Euro 2004 qualifying campaign, where he top scored with three goals.

Gary Doherty is affectionately known by many fans as either "The Doc" or "Ginger Pele".