Niall Maher

Niall Callum James Peter Maher (born 31 July 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League side Eastleigh.[10] On 8 March 2018, Maher signed for National League side FC Halifax Town on a deal until the end of the 2017–18 season.[14] After advancing to the play-offs following a 4th place finish, Halifax were defeated by Chesterfield in the eliminator round, thus ending their bid to reach the Football League.[16] On 6 June 2022, Maher announced he would be leaving Halifax following the conclusion of the 2021–22 season, he stated upon his departure "To be your captain over the last 18 months has been a massive honour.[19] Maher was part of the Grimsby team that reached the FA Cup quarter final for the first time since 1939, he played the full 90 minutes of the 2–1 win away at Premier League side Southampton that secured that achievement.
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