Adam McDonnell explained

Adam McDonnell
Fullname:Adam Patrick McDonnell[1]
Birth Date:1997 5, df=y
Birth Place:Blanchardstown, Dublin, Republic of Ireland[2]
Height:1.83m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Bohemians
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:–2011
Youthclubs1:Home Farm
Youthyears2:2011–2014
Youthclubs2:Shelbourne
Years1:2014
Clubs1:Shelbourne
Caps1:7
Goals1:1
Years2:2014–2018
Clubs2:Ipswich Town
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Aldershot Town (loan)
Caps3:16
Goals3:3
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Aldershot Town
Caps4:55
Goals4:8
Years5:2019–2021
Clubs5:Boreham Wood
Caps5:25
Goals5:1
Years6:2021–2022
Clubs6:Sligo Rovers
Caps6:49
Goals6:4
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Bohemians
Caps7:68
Goals7:3
Nationalyears1:2012
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U16
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2014
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U17
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2014–2015
Nationalteam3:Republic of Ireland U18
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2014–2015
Nationalteam4:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps4:3
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:14 October 2024
Nationalteam-Update:16:54, 26 January 2018 (UTC)

Adam Patrick McDonnell (born 14 May 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians.

Playing career

Ipswich Town

McDonnell signed with Ipswich Town from Shelbourne in August 2014, having previously had trials at Manchester United and Bolton Wanderers.[3] However, he was unable to feature for the "Tractorboys" until his 18th birthday due to FIFA regulations, much to manager Mick McCarthy's annoyance.[4] He made his debut on 25 August 2015, in a 4–1 League Cup victory over Doncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium.[5]

Aldershot Town (loan)

On 30 August McDonnell was loaned out to Vanarama National League side Aldershot Town where he made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals.McDonnell was recalled from loan in December 2017 due to injury problems at Ipswich Town. He featured on the bench in an EFL Championship game against Wolverhampton Wandererswhich Ipswich Town went on to lose 1-0 at the Molineux Stadium.[6]

Return to Aldershot Town

On 26 January 2018, following his release from Ipswich, McDonnell returned to Aldershot Town on a one-and-a-half-year deal.[7]

Boreham Wood

On 1 July 2019, McDonnell signed for fellow National League side Boreham Wood, signing a two-year deal.[8]

Sligo Rovers

On 11 July 2021, McDonnell signed for Sligo Rovers.[9] McDonnell was a regular for Sligo Rovers, featuring in 32 league games in 2022 and starting 29 of those games.

Bohemian FC

On 11 November 2022, at the end of the season, McDonnell signed for fellow Irish side Bohemians.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shelbourne2014LOI First Division71000071
Total71000071
Ipswich Town2015–16Championship10001020
2016–1700000000
2017–1810002030
Total20003050
Aldershot Town (loan)2017–18National League163201[11] 0193
Aldershot Town2017–18142001[12] 0152
2018–194163100447
Total711151207812
Boreham Wood2019–20National League1711010191
2020–21802000100
Total2513010291
Sligo Rovers2021LOI Premier Division171001[13] 0181
20223231060393
Total4941070574
Bohemians2023LOI Premier Division333411[14] 0384
20243503000380
Total6837110764
Career total222201623011025222

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL: Retained list: 2015/16 . English Football League . 27 . 29 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161202052144/http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf . 2 December 2016 . dead . dmy-all .
  2. Web site: Adam McDonnell signs for Bohemian after year and a half with Sligo Rovers . 11 November 2022 . Irish Independent . 11 November 2022 .
  3. Web site: Shelbourne Youngster Joins Academy. twtd.co.uk. 29 February 2016.
  4. News: Wilson. Stuart. McCarthy glad 'ridiculous' FIFA red-tape preventing Adam McDonnell from playing has finally been lifted. 29 February 2016. East Anglian Daily Times. 16 July 2015.
  5. News: Ipswich scored three goals in extra time to beat Doncaster and book a third-round Capital One Cup trip to Manchester United. 29 February 2016. BBC Sport. 25 August 2015.
  6. Web site: Ipswich Recall McDonnell | Aldershot Town FC. 21 December 2017.
  7. News: Adam McDonnell Joins Until 2019 . Aldershot Town Official Site . 26 January 2018 . 26 January 2018.
  8. News: EX IPSWICH PRO MAKES SHOTS TO WOOD SWITCH . Boreham Wood FC Official Site . 1 July 2019 . 5 July 2019.
  9. News: Ex-Shels midfielder returns from England to aid Sligo Rovers' title challenge . the42.ie . 11 July 2021 . 12 July 2021.
  10. Web site: 2022-11-11 . Adam McDonnell signs for Bohemian after year and a half with Sligo Rovers . 2024-11-01 . Irish Independent . en.
  11. Appearance in FA Trophy
  12. Appearance in National League play-offs
  13. Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  14. Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup
  15. News: End of Season Presentations . Boreham Wood FC Official Site . 23 April 2019 . 8 August 2020.