Sean McKirdy explained

Sean McKirdy
Birth Date:1998 4, df=y
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Heart of Midlothian
Youthyears1:2012–2015
Years1:2015–2016
Clubs1:Heart of Midlothian
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Hamilton Academical
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Berwick Rangers (loan)
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Selkirk
Years5:2018–2019
Clubs5:Gala Fairydean Rovers
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Kelty Hearts
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Scotland U15
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013–2014
Nationalteam2:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2014
Nationalteam3:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:10:30, 19 September 2020 (UTC)

Sean McKirdy (born 12 April 1998) is a Scottish footballer who last played as a midfielder for Lowland League club Kelty Hearts.[1]

Career

McKirdy began his career as a youth player at Hutchison Vale.[2] [3] After signing professional terms with Hearts he made his debut on 20 August 2014, in the second round of the Scottish Challenge Cup away to Livingston, replacing Angus Beith in the 85th minute of a 4–1 loss.[4] On 18 April 2015, with Hearts already crowned champions, he made his Scottish Championship debut at Tynecastle, replacing Kenny Anderson in the 57th minute of a 2–1 win over Raith Rovers.[5] On 22 August, he made his Scottish Premiership debut, replacing Prince Buaben for the final 16 minutes of a 3–0 home win over Partick Thistle.[6] Towards the end of the 2015–16 season, Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson said that the club would not renew McKirdy's contract.[7]

On 11 August 2016, McKirdy signed for Hamilton Academical on a one-year contract.[8] He was loaned to Berwick Rangers in February 2017.[9] He was released by Hamilton at the end of the 2016–17 season.[10]

On 22 March 2019, McKirdy signed for Kelty Hearts from Lowland League rivals Gala Fairydean Rovers.[11]

Personal life

McKirdy was born in Edinburgh, where he attended Broughton High School.[12] At the school he was part of the Scottish FA Football Performance School.[13]

McKirdy is a personal trainer and fitness coach.[14]

Career statistics

[15]

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
Heart of Midlothian2014–151000001020
2015–162000200040
Total3000201060
Hamilton Academical2016–170000000000
Career total3000201060

Honours

Kelty Hearts

2019–20

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squad Update – Kelty Hearts FC. 2020-09-23. en-GB.
  2. Web site: Will Sean McKirdy be the next off Hearts' production line? . sport.stv.tv/ . . 23 December 2014 . 6 September 2015.
  3. Web site: Sean McKirdy hooked after league debut for Hearts . The Scotsman . . 21 April 2015 . 6 September 2015.
  4. News: Livingston 4–1 Hearts. 5 September 2015. BBC Sport. 20 August 2014.
  5. News: Hearts 2–1 Raith Rovers. 5 September 2015. BBC Sport. 18 April 2015.
  6. News: Wilson. Richard. Hearts 3–1 Partick Thistle. 5 September 2015. BBC Sport. 22 August 2015.
  7. News: Sean McKirdy needs fresh start away from Hearts – Neilson . Edinburgh Evening News . 27 April 2016 . 27 April 2016 . Anthony . Brown.
  8. Web site: Hamilton sign Hearts youngster Sean McKirdy on one-year deal. Evening Times. MacKenzie. Alasdair. 11 August 2016. 12 August 2016.
  9. Web site: Berwick bring in McKirdy on loan . SPFL . 17 February 2017 . 17 February 2017.
  10. Web site: Players Leaving. 23 May 2017. 23 May 2017. Hamilton Academical F.C..
  11. Web site: 2019-03-22. Kelty Twitter TRANSFER NEWS. 2019-03-22. @KeltyHeartsFC. en.
  12. Web site: Football Academy student contributes to victory against England . broughton.edin.sch.uk . . 12 December 2013 . 6 September 2015.
  13. Web site: Sean McKirdy flv Master 3 . Scottish FA Football Performance School . You Tube . 2 April 2014 . 6 September 2015.
  14. Web site: Home fitness-coach. 2020-11-13. Mysite 5. en.
  15. Web site: Sean McKirdy Stats . Soccerway . 5 September 2015.