The story of one of Irish football's greatest servants and how he almost chose GAA Updated Jan 10th 2021, 3:00 PM WHEN IT COMES to League of Ireland players, it’s hard to think of many, past or present, who have had as successful or distinguished a career as Gary Rogers. After playing his final game last month — the concluding match of Dundalk’s Europa League campaign against Arsenal — he announced his retirement. Only one player, Waterford and Limerick legend Al Finucane, made more appearances than Rogers in League of Ireland history. And the Navan native can look back on his career with great satisfaction — five Premier Division titles and five FAI Cup triumphs are among his many accolades.