Oisin Smyth Explained

Oisin Smyth
Fullname:Oisin Smyth[1]
Birth Date:5 May 2000
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:St Mirren
Youthyears1:2012–2018
Youthclubs1:Dungannon Swifts
Years1:2018–2022
Clubs1:Dungannon Swifts
Caps1:98
Goals1:9
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Oxford United
Caps3:17
Goals3:1
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Solihull Moors (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:St Mirren
Caps5:2
Goals5:2
Nationalteam1:Northern Ireland U21
Club-Update:09:22, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

Oisin Smyth (born 5 May 2000) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club St Mirren.[2]

Early and personal life

Smyth is from Derrymacash.[3] His father Liam was also a footballer, active in the Irish League.[4] His uncle Pat McGibbon was a Northern Ireland international.[4]

Club career

Smyth began his career with Dungannon Swifts at the age of 12, making his senior debut in October 2018.[4] He became club captain for the 2021–22 season.[4]

In January 2022, Smyth signed for League One club Oxford United[5] [3] [6] having been linked with a move away from Dungannon Swifts the previous month.[4] On 5 January 2023, Smyth joined National League club Solihull Moors on an initial one-month loan deal.[7] He played three times for Solihull Moors before returning to his parent club.[8]

His first goal for Oxford United, and his first in English football, was a 30-yard winner in a 2–1 away victory over Charlton Athletic on 1 January 2024.[9]

On 14 June 2024, he signed for St Mirren.[10]

International career

Smyth is a Northern Ireland under-21 youth international.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club List of Registered Players. 15 July 2023. English Football League.
  2. Web site: O. Smyth . Soccerway . 2 January 2024.
  3. News: Derrytrasna's Smyth set for Oxford switch . https://web.archive.org/web/20220131190622/https://www.colerainechronicle.co.uk/football/2022/01/31/news/derrymacash-s-smyth-set-for-oxford-switch-21514/ . 31 January 2022 . Coleraine Chronicle . 31 January 2022 . 2 January 2024.
  4. Web site: Dungannon Swifts won’t let Oisin Smyth go on cheap, warns chairman Keith Boyd . Graham . Luney . Belfast Telegraph . 29 December 2021 . 2 January 2024.
  5. Web site: Oxford United: Ciaron Brown signs on loan, Oisin Smyth and Marcus Browne make permanent moves . 1 February 2022 . BBC Sport . 2 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Transfer deadline day: Oisin Smyth set to complete League One switch as Ronan Hale sparks late battle . Gareth . Hanna . Belfast Telegraph . 31 January 2022 . 2 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Oisin Smyth Joins on Loan. Solihull Moors F.C.. 5 January 2023. 5 January 2023.
  8. News: Oxford United boss Karl Robinson on future of midfielder Oisin Smyth . Liam . Rice . 31 January 2023 . Oxford Mail . 1 February 2023.
  9. News: Oxford United midfielder Oisin Smyth on winner at Charlton Athletic . Liam . Rice . 1 January 2024 . Oxford Mail . 2 January 2024.
  10. News: Oisin Smyth signs for St Mirren from Oxford United . Liam . Rice . Oxford Mail . 14 June 2024 . 14 June 2024.
  11. Web site: Oisin Smyth - Northern Ireland - U21 EURO. UEFA . 2 January 2024.