2017 St Patrick's Athletic F.C. season explained

Club:St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
Season:2017
Mgrtitle:Coach
Manager:Liam Buckley
Chrtitle:Chairman
Chairman:Garrett Kelleher
Stadium:Richmond Park, Inchicore, Dublin 8
League:League of Ireland
League Result:8th
Cup1:FAI Cup
Cup1 Result:Second Round (Eliminated by Galway United)
Cup2:EA Sports Cup
Cup2 Result:Quarter Final (Eliminated by Cork City)
Cup4:Leinster Senior Cup
Cup4 Result:Semi Final (Eliminated by Shelbourne)
League Topscorer:Kurtis Byrne (10 goals)
Season Topscorer:Kurtis Byrne (10 goals)
Christy Fagan (10 goals)
Highest Attendance:2,361 Shamrock Rovers (26 September)
Lowest Attendance:350 (Est.) vs Firhouse Clover (8 August)
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Prevseason:2016
Nextseason:2018

The 2017 season was St. Patrick's Athletic F.C.'s 88th year in existence and was the Supersaint's 66th consecutive season in the top-flight of Irish football. It was the sixth year that Liam Buckley is the team's manager (in his current spell), following replacing Pete Mahon in December 2011. With the new change to the League of Ireland structure, 3 clubs were set to be relegated from the Premier Division, which has created an intense relegation between many clubs, including Pats' due to their lower budget than previous years following a poor 2016 season in which they finished 7th in the league, making 2017 the first year in 7 years without European football. The relegation battle went right down to the last day of the season, where Pat's secured the necessary point to stay up following a 1–1 draw away to Derry City.

Squad

No.NamePosition(s)NationalityHometownDate of Birth (Age)Previous ClubYear SignedClub Apps.Club Goals
Goalkeepers
1Conor O'MalleyGKWestport, County Mayo1 August 1994 Shamrock Rovers B2015480
1Łukasz SkowronGKSierpc, Masovian Voivodeship17 March 1991 Olhanense201780
16Barry MurphyGKTallaght, Dublin8 June 1985 Shamrock Rovers2017310
25Pat JenningsGK Watford, Hertfordshire24 September 1979 Athlone Town201350
Defenders
2Michael BarkerRB/LBCounty Dublin16 August 1993 Bray Wanderers2016562
3Ian Bermingham (Captain)LBBallyfermot, Dublin6 June 1989 Shamrock Rovers201031713
4Gavin PeersCBDublin 18, Dublin10 November 1985 Sligo Rovers2017220
5Darren DennehyCBTralee, County Kerry21 September 1988 Cork City2016362
12Lee DesmondCB/CDM/LBDonaghmede, Dublin22 January 1995 Shelbourne2015970
13Rory FeelyCBAthy, County Kildare3 January 1997 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's2014422
15Jordi BalkCBCothen, Utrecht26 April 1994 FC Oss2017140
17Ciaran KellyLBLucan, County Dublin4 July 1998 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's201630
22Ger O'BrienRBClondalkin, Dublin2 June 1984 Bohemians20121872
Midfielders
6Pat CreggCDM/CMBlanchardstown, Dublin21 February 1986 Shamrock Rovers2017170
6Owen GarvanCM/CDMDublin29 January 1988 Colchester United2017100
7Conan ByrneRWSwords, County Dublin10 August 1985 Shelbourne201321469
8Graham KellyCM/CDM/CAMWhitechurch, Dublin31 October 1991 Bray Wanderers2016759
10Sam VerdonCM/CAMKilbarrack, Dublin3 September 1995 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's2013546
10Killian BrennanCAM/CM/CDMDrogheda, County Louth31 January 1984 Drogheda United201712121
11Jonathan LunneyCAM/CM/LBSwords, County Dublin2 February 1998 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's2016311
14Darragh MarkeyCAMLucan, County Dublin23 May 1997 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's2015390
15Jack BaylyCM/CAMCelbridge, County Kildare18 June 1996 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's2013143
19Steven GroganCAMClondalkin, Dublin21 July 1997 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's201620
20Billy DennehyLWTralee, County Kerry17 February 1987 Cork City20166512
21Paul O'ConorCDM/CMDublin10 August 1987 Limerick201792
23Alex O'HanlonCAM/LWBlanchardstown, Dublin24 April 1996 Liverpool2017233
29Ian TurnerRW/RBWilton, Cork19 April 1989 Limerick201790
Jamie LennonCAMSantry, Dublin9 May 1998 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's201721
Cian HughesCAMDublin7 March 2000 St Patrick's Athletic Under 17's201710
Richie O'FarrellCMDublin18 September 2000 St Patrick's Athletic Under 17's201710
Forwards
9Christy FaganSTSmithfield, Dublin11 May 1989 Bohemians201221290
18Kurtis ByrneST/LW/CAMTallaght, Dublin9 April 1990 Bohemians20173610
24Aidan KeenaSTMullingar, County Westmeath25 April 1999 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's201750
26Josh O'HanlonSTSantry, Dublin25 September 1995 Newport County2017262
Jake WalkerSTClondalkin, Dublin19 August 2000 St Patrick's Athletic Under 17's201710

Transfers

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Squad statistics

Appearances, goals and cards

Number in brackets represents (appearances of which were substituted ON).Last Updated – 28 October 2017

No.PlayerAirtricity LeagueFAI CupEA Sports CupLeinster Senior CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1Conor O'Malley210000000210
1Łukasz Skowron7(1)00000108(1)0
2Michael Barker27(1)120302034(1)1
3Ian Bermingham314202(1)01136(1)5
4Gavin Peers190002010220
5Darren Dennehy2000002040
6Pat Cregg15(2)000101017(2)0
6Owen Garvan90100000100
7Conan Byrne33(3)920202(1)039(4)9
8Graham Kelly27(5)42(1)03(1)02(1)034(8)4
9Christy Fagan28(2)7211(1)02(1)233(4)10
10Sam Verdon8(3)000200010(3)0
10Killian Brennan111200000131
11Jonathan Lunney21(8)010203(1)027(9)0
12Lee Desmond320203(1)00037(1)0
13Rory Feely17(3)100303(1)023(4)1
14Darragh Markey18(7)000202022(7)0
15Jack Bayly1(1)00020003(1)0
15Jordi Balk120200000140
16Barry Murphy60203020130
17Ciaran Kelly0000002020
18Kurtis Byrne30(14)102(2)0103(1)036(17)10
19Steven Grogan00001(1)0001(1)0
20Billy Dennehy23(7)220111027(7)3
21Paul O'Conor8(1)21000009(1)2
22Ger O'Brien0000000000
23Alex O'Hanlon17(9)1003(2)03223(11)3
24Aidan Keena3(3)0002(2)0005(5)0
25Pat Jennings0000000000
26Josh O'Hanlon20(12)21(1)0302026(13)2
29Ian Turner5(5)02(2)000209(7)0
Jamie Lennon0000002121
Cian Hughes0000001(1)01(1)0
Jake Walker0000001(1)01(1)0
Richie O'Farrell0000001(1)01(1)0

Top scorers

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 28 October 2017

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18 Kurtis Byrne10 0 0 0 10
9 Christy Fagan7 1 0 2 10
7 Conan Byrne9 0 0 0 9
3 Ian Bermingham4 0 0 1 5
8 Graham Kelly4 0 0 0 4
20 Billy Dennehy2 0 1 0 3
23 Alex O'Hanlon1 0 0 2 3
21 Paul O'Conor2 0 0 0 2
26 Josh O'Hanlon2 0 0 0 2
10 Killian Brennan1 0 0 0 1
15 Jordi Balk1 0 0 0 1
Jamie Lennon0 0 0 1 1
13 Rory Feely1 0 0 0 1
2 Michael Barker1 0 0 0 1

Top assists

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 28 October 2017

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7 Conan Byrne11 2 0 1 14
11 Jonathan Lunney8 0 0 0 8
20 Billy Dennehy4 0 0 1 5
9 Christy Fagan3 0 0 1 4
14 Darragh Markey3 0 0 1 4
2 Michael Barker3 0 0 0 3
8 Graham Kelly1 0 0 1 2
13 Rory Feely1 0 1 0 2
18 Kurtis Byrne1 0 0 0 1
21 Paul O'Conor1 0 0 0 1
6 Owen Garvan1 0 0 0 1
3 Ian Bermingham1 0 0 0 1
6 Pat Cregg1 0 0 0 1
12 Lee Desmond1 0 0 0 1
4 Gavin Peers1 0 0 0 1
24 Aidan Keena1 0 0 0 1

Top Clean Sheets

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 28 October 2017

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GK1Conor O'Malley3/210/00/00/03/21
GK1Łukasz Skowron1/70/00/00/11/8
GK16Barry Murphy1/61/22/31/25/13
GK25Pat Jennings0/00/00/00/00/0

Disciplinary record

NumberNameSSE Airtricity LeagueFAI CupEA Sports CupLeinster Senior CupTotal
4Gavin Peers6100001071
8Graham Kelly6010100080
3Ian Bermingham5100000051
2Michael Barker4000101060
15Jordi Balk5000000050
10Killian Brennan5000000050
6Pat Cregg5000000050
14Darragh Markey3000100040
13Rory Feely4000000040
6Owen Garvan2100000021
9Christy Fagan3000000030
20Billy Dennehy3000000030
23Alex O'Hanlon3000000030
7Conan Byrne2000100030
5Darren Dennehy1100000011
24Aidan Keena0100000001
21Paul O'Conor1000000010
26Josh O'Hanlon1000000010
12Lee Desmond1000000010
18Kurtis Byrne1000000010
16Barry Murphy1000000010
TOTALS625104020695

Captains

Club

Coaching staff

Kit

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The club released a new Away kit for the season, with the Home and Third kits being retained from the 2016 season. The club's Main Shirt Sponsor, Clune Construction Company L.P.'s sponsorship deal came to an end leaving a vacancy for a new shirt sponsor. This vacancy was filled when the club voluntarily donated their shirt sponsorship place to local suicide prevention charity, Pieta House.

Type Shirt Shorts Socks Info
Home Red/White Shoulders White Red Worn 32 times; against Bray Wanderers (LOI) (H), Drogheda United (LOI) (A), Finn Harps (LOI) (H), Dundalk (LOI) (A), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (H), Bluebell United (EAC) (H), Limerick (LOI) (H), Bray Wanderers (EAC) (H), Cork City (LOI) (H), Cork City (EAC) (A), Bray Wanderers (LOI) (A), Drogheda United (LOI) (H), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (H), Finn Harps (LOI) (A), Dundalk (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (H), Limerick (LOI) (A), Galway United (LOI) (H), Cork City (LOI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (H), Bray Wanderers (LOI) (H), Drogheda United (LOI) (A), Firhouse Clover LSC) (H), Portmarnock (FAI) (A), Finn Harps (LOI) (H), Galway United (FAI) (H), Shelbourne (LSC), Dundalk (LOI) (A), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (H), Limerick (LOI) (H), Cork City (LOI) (H)
Away Blue BlueBlue Worn 8 times; against Sligo Rovers (LOI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (A), Galway United (LOI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (A), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (A), Galway United (LOI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (A)
Third White Red Red Worn 5 times; against FAI FÁS (FRN) (N), Bluebell United (FRN) (N), Bray Wanderers (LSC) (A), Cabinteely (FRN) (H), Longford Town (FRN) (H)
Fourth Navy Navy Navy Worn 1 time; against Shelbourne (FRN) (N)

Key:
LOI=League of Ireland Premier Division
FAI=FAI Cup
EAC=EA Sports Cup
LSC=Leinster Senior Cup
FRN=Friendly

Competitions

League of Ireland

See main article: 2017 League of Ireland Premier Division.

Matches

FAI Cup

See main article: 2017 FAI Cup.

EA Sports Cup

See main article: 2017 League of Ireland Cup.

Leinster Senior Cup

See main article: 2016–17 Leinster Senior Cup.

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