Conor Lawless Explained

Conor Lawless
Fullname:Conor Michael John Lawless[1]
Birth Date:13 September 2001
Birth Place:Slough, England
Height:1.73m (05.68feet)
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Dagenham & Redbridge
Clubnumber:23
Youthyears1:–2020
Youthclubs1:Reading
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:Reading
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2023
Clubs2:Luton Town
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Farnborough (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Dulwich Hamlet (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Dagenham & Redbridge
Caps5:22
Goals5:1
Club-Update:19:54, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Conor Michael John Lawless (born 16 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for English side Dagenham & Redbridge.

Career

Having come through Reading's academy, Lawless signed his first professional contract with the club in September 2018,[2] and signed a contract extension in January 2020.[3] He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 1–0 FA Cup defeat away to Luton Town on 9 January 2021.[4] Lawless was released by the club in summer 2021 following the expiry of his contract.[5]

On 21 September 2021, Luton Town announced the signing of Lawless.[6]

On 17 February 2023, Lawless signed for National League South club Farnborough on a one-month loan deal.[7] At the end of this spell, he joined Dulwich Hamlet until the end of the season.[8]

On 31 July 2023, he signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-year deal after impressing during pre-season as a trialist.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading2020–21Championship00100010
Luton Town2022–23Championship0000000000
Farnborough (loan)2022–23National League South5050
Dulwich Hamlet (loan)2022–23National League South7070
2023–24National League211101[10] 0231
2024–25National League10000010
Total2211010241
Career total341200010371

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Reading. English Football League. 30. 9 January 2021.
  2. Web site: 27 September 2018 . Reading FC round-up: Teenager Conor Lawless signs pro deal plus the latest U23s and U16s news . 9 January 2021 . Reading Chronicle . en.
  3. Web site: Joy . Matt . 28 January 2020 . New deal for young Royals starlet Conor Lawless . 9 January 2021 . Reading Chronicle.
  4. Web site: 9 January 2021 . Valiant display ends in cup exit for young Royals . 9 January 2021 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C..
  5. Web site: Joy . Matt . 11 May 2021 . Reading FC release contracts update including Morrison extension . 27 May 2021 . Reading Chronicle . en.
  6. Web site: Conor Lawless and Josh Williams join the Hatters! . lutontown.co.uk/ . Luton Town F.C. . 21 September 2021 . 21 September 2021.
  7. Web site: Conor Lawless joins Farnborough. www.lutontown.co.uk. 17 February 2023. 18 February 2023.
  8. Web site: Lawless Latest Loan From Luton. Dulwich Hamlet F.C.. 24 March 2023. 28 March 2023.
  9. Web site: Daggers Sign Conor Lawless. Dagenham & Redbridge FC. 31 July 2023. 4 August 2023.
  10. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy