Ciaran Brennan Explained

Ciaran Brennan
Fullname:Ciaran Thomas Brennan[1]
Birth Date:5 May 2000
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Height:1.89 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Newport County
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2013–2018
Youthclubs1:Sheffield Wednesday
Years1:2018–2024
Clubs1:Sheffield Wednesday
Caps1:11
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Gainsborough Trinity (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Notts County (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Swindon Town (loan)
Caps4:17
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Hartlepool United (loan)
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Newport County
Caps6:2
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U18
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:16:14, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:12:57, 16 September 2020 (UTC)

Ciarán Brennan (born 5 May 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for club Newport County.

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] On 17 May 2024, it was confirmed he would be released following the expiration of his contract.[10]

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

Newport County

On 25 June 2024, Newport County announced Brennan would join them on 1 July 2024 signing a two-year deal.[21] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2024 in the 3-2 EFL League Two defeat to Cheltenham Town.[22]

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.[23] However he would later have to withdraw from the squad due to illness.[24]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield Wednesday2019–20Championship0000000000
2020–21Championship0020200040
2021–22League One110000030140
2022–23League One0000000000
2023–24Championship0000000000
Total110202030180
Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2019–20Northern Premier League4010000050
Notts County (loan)2021–22National League4010000050
Swindon Town (loan)2022–23League Two17010003 0210
Hartlepool United (loan)2023–24National League4000001050
Newport County2024–25League Two2000100030
Career total420503070570

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 23 June 2020 . Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Sheffield Wednesday . 9 January 2021 . 24.
  2. Web site: Ciaran Brennan. Sheffield Wednesday. 14 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Ciaran Brennan signs pro Owls deal. Sheffield Wednesday. 3 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Owls sign up academy youngsters. Sheffield Wednesday. 2 July 2019.
  5. Web site: New deals for seven young Owls. Sheffield Wednesday. 2 July 2020.
  6. Web site: Report: Rochdale 0–2 Wednesday. . 15 September 2020.
  7. Web site: Owls confirm 2020/21 retained list . . 20 May 2021.
  8. News: Ciaran Brennan extends Owls contract. 18 January 2022. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 18 January 2022.
  9. Web site: Brennan enjoying every minute!. . 25 November 2021.
  10. News: Owls confirm retained list. 17 May 2024 . Sheffield Wednesday FC. 17 May 2024.
  11. Web site: Owl lands as Blues boost squad. . 20 September 2019.
  12. Web site: Brennan buoyed by Trinity loan. . 29 October 2019.
  13. Web site: Ciaran Brennan joins Notts County on loan. Sheffield Wednesday FC . 22 September 2021.
  14. Web site: Loan update as Owls trio return. . 8 November 2021.
  15. News: Ciaran Brennan joins Swindon on loan. Sheffield Wednesday FC. 1 July 2022.
  16. News: Rampant Town Open the Season in Style. Harrogate Town AFC. 30 July 2022.
  17. News: Injured Sheffield Wednesday loanee Ciaran Brennan out for the season. Swindon Advertister. 12 March 2023.
  18. News: Brennan joins Hartlepool on loan. 4 December 2023 . Sheffield Wednesday FC . 4 December 2023.
  19. News: Match Report: Pools progress in Isuzu FA Trophy . Hartlepool United FC . 9 December 2023 . 10 December 2023.
  20. News: Loan player movements . Hartlepool United FC . 5 January 2024 . 5 January 2024.
  21. News: Newport County confirm signing of Ciaran Brennan . 25 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 25 June 2024.
  22. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cjdk5ky8zj9t Brennan Newport debut
  23. Web site: Crawford names 26-man squad for Marbella friendlies. FAI. 25 May 2021.
  24. Web site: 'Gutted' Brennan pulls out of Ireland squad. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 26 May 2021.