Greg Bolger, born on 9 September 1988 in the Republic of Ireland, serves as a key figure in the midfield, predominantly undertaking the role as a central defensive midfielder for Cork City. His stature stands at 1.8m (5ft 10in) and he weighs in at 80kg (12st 8lb). As of present, he boasts a contract with Cork City which is due to end its course on the 30th of November, 2025, remaining active for the final 5 months in the interval.
Initially starting his professional journey in January 2008, Bolger signed with UCD in the First Division within his home country, Republic of Ireland. In his debut season of 2008, he achieved a respectable tally of 12 first-team appearances coupled with one goal in league matches. This positive trend continued in the 2010 season, where an enhancement in performance was witnessed, with Bolger making 29 first-team showings and netting seven goals.
In a subsequent transfer, February 2011 saw Bolger switch allegiances from UCD to First Division rivals, Dundalk. In his sole season at Dundalk, he etched his presence into a total of 24 league encounters, being successful in scoring two goals.
A higher league beckoned for Bolger in January 2012, as he made the move from Dundalk to the Premier Division team, St. Patrick's Athletic. The midfielder's tenure witnessed a regular name in the first team sheet, as he participated in 26 matches and secured two goals in his first season. The following seasons from 2013 through to 2015 saw consistent appearances come his way, netting himself an additional four goals in the league.
Bolger found himself on the move once again in January 2016 - this time, securing a contract with yet another Premier Division team, Cork City. The season saw Bolger stamping his mark in 27 league games, with a single goal to his name. The next year, in the 2017 season, he was able to make an impressive 20 appearances for the club. A forecast to the 2025 season foresees Bolger donning the Cork City colours once again.
The journey for bolster continued with another switch to a Premier Division rival, Shamrock Rovers, in January 2018. Marking his first season, Bolger featured in ten league matches. His involvement increased significantly in the 2019 season, where his name was seen in the starting 28 games, and he found back of the net thrice. The following season saw him involved in three league matches.
Hitting the ground running in January 2021, Bolger transferred to Sligo Rovers, where he consistently maintained a presence throughout the 2021 and 2022 seasons, featuring in 26 games in each year. His third term at the club in 2023 was particularly productive with 31 appearances and a goal to his name.
The timeline of Bolger's career comes full circle with his return to Cork City in January 2024. He has since kept up his tenacity with 27 appearances and a goal in the 2016 season, 20 appearances in the 2017 season, predicting that he will continue to feature for the club in the 2025 season.
