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Tyrhys Dolan

Tyrhys Dolan

English association football player (born 2001)

Tyrhys Dolan (born 28 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Blackburn Rovers.

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Career

Dolan initially joined the academy of Manchester City at the age of seven, but was released at the age of nine.[2] He spent three years at Burnley before a return to Manchester City, who again released him at the age of fifteen.[2]

He moved to Preston North End, before joining Clitheroe on loan in February 2020,[3] making four appearances and scoring two goals.[4] Dolan signed his first professional contract with Blackburn Rovers on 1 July 2020.[5] Dolan made his professional debut with Blackburn Rovers in a 3–2 EFL Cup win over Doncaster Rovers on 29 August 2020.[6] Dolan made his league debut in a 3–2 loss to Bournemouth.[7]

International career

On 25 March 2022, Dolan made his England U20 debut in a 2–0 defeat to Poland in Bielsko-Biała.[8] He scored his first goal for that age group four days later during a 3–1 victory over Germany in Colchester.[9]

Personal life

Following the suicide of close friend Jeremy Wisten, who Dolan had met in the academy of Manchester City, Dolan told Blackburn Rovers that he wished to use his position to promote mental health awareness.[10][11] He is an ambassador for the Go Again charity, who provide mental health support for sportspeople who are released from their clubs.[12]

Career statistics

As of match played 21 April 2024
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    References

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      "Notification of shirt numbers: Blackburn Rovers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 8. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
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      Taylor, Daniel (2 April 2021). "Jeremy Wisten's tragedy through the eyes of his best friends. 'We go to the grave, then it hits you and you just start crying again'". theathletic.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023. [Dolan], too, was part of City's junior system, joining the club at the age of seven. But he was released when he was nine. He spent three years at Burnley before City invited him back. Then he was released by them again, at the age of 15. (subscription required)
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      "Report: Poland 2-0 England MU20s". englandfootball.com. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
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      "Report: England MU20s 3-1 Germany". englandfootball.com. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
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      Chisnall, David (19 January 2021). "Blackburn Rovers footballer Tyrhys Dolan speaks out on mental health following death of best friend Jeremy Wisten". itv.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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      Taylor, Daniel (2 April 2021). "Jeremy Wisten's tragedy through the eyes of his best friends. 'We go to the grave, then it hits you and you just start crying again'". theathletic.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023. (subscription required)
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      Johnston, Neil (27 February 2023). "FA Cup: Blackburn's Tyrhys Dolan on what losing his best friend taught him about life and loss". bbc.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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      "Games played by Tyrhys Dolan in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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