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Ciaran Brennan

Ciaran Brennan

Irish footballer

Ciarán Brennan (born 5 May 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Sheffield Wednesday, as a defender.

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Career

Sheffield Wednesday

Brennan joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2013, joining the U14 group, before progressing through the clubs youth academies.[2] He would sign his first professional contract on 3 May 2018,[3] later renewing his contract at the club for a further year at the end of 2019 season and again in 2020.[4][5] On 15 September 2020, he would make his first team debut at Sheffield Wednesday, starting the game against Rochdale in the second round of the EFL Cup.[6] The club activated a one-year extension to his contract on 20 May 2021.[7] After his Notts County loan, he would break into the first time on a more regular basis, which would see him sign a new contract until the summer of 2024.[8][9]

Loan Spells

On the 20 September 2019, Brennan was sent out on a one month loan to Gainsborough Trinity, which would see him play five games before returning to Sheffield Wednesday with the clubs player of the month award.[10][11] On 22 September 2021, Brennan joined Notts County on a short term loan until 27 November.[12] The loan was cut short on 8 November 2021 after featuring 5 times in all competition.[13] On 1 July, it was announced that Brennan had joined Swindon Town on loan for the season.[14] He made his Swindon debut against Harrogate Town on the opening day of the season.[15] He would pick up a season-ending shoulder injury against Harrogate Town on 25 February 2023 and would return to his parent club.[16] On 4 December 2023, Brennan joined Hartlepool United on a short term loan.[17] He made his Hartlepool debut on 9 December in a 5–1 FA Trophy win against City of Liverpool.[18] On 5 January 2024, it was announced that his loan spell with Hartlepool had ended.[19]

International career

Brennan got his maiden call-up to the Republic of Ireland U21 team for the first time on 25 May 2021 to play in games against Switzerland, Denmark and Australia.[20] However he would later have to withdraw from the squad due to illness.[21]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 December 2023
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  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. Appearances in FA Trophy

References

  1. [1]
    "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Sheffield Wednesday" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 24. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Ciaran Brennan". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  3. [3]
    "Ciaran Brennan signs pro Owls deal". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  4. [4]
    "Owls sign up academy youngsters". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  5. [5]
    "New deals for seven young Owls". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  6. [6]
    "Report: Rochdale 0–2 Wednesday". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  7. [7]
    "Owls confirm 2020/21 retained list". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  8. [8]
    "Ciaran Brennan extends Owls contract". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  9. [9]
    "Brennan enjoying every minute!". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  10. [10]
    "Owl lands as Blues boost squad". Gainsborough Trinity F.C. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  11. [11]
    "Brennan buoyed by Trinity loan". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  12. [12]
    "Ciaran Brennan joins Notts County on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  13. [13]
    "Loan update as Owls trio return". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  14. [14]
    "Ciaran Brennan joins Swindon on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 1 July 2022.
  15. [15]
    "Rampant Town Open the Season in Style". Harrogate Town AFC. 30 July 2022.
  16. [16]
    "Injured Sheffield Wednesday loanee Ciaran Brennan out for the season". Swindon Advertister. 12 March 2023.
  17. [17]
    "Brennan joins Hartlepool on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  18. [18]
    "Match Report: Pools progress in Isuzu FA Trophy". Hartlepool United FC. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  19. [19]
    "Loan player movements". Hartlepool United FC. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  20. [20]
    "Crawford names 26-man squad for Marbella friendlies". FAI. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  21. [21]
    "'Gutted' Brennan pulls out of Ireland squad". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  22. [22]
    "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  23. [23]
    "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  24. [24]
    "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  25. [25]
    "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  26. [26]
    "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.


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