Simon Power (footballer) explained

Simon Power
Fullname:Simon Power[1]
Birth Date:13 May 1998
Birth Place:Greystones, Ireland
Height:1.77m
Position:Midfielder
Clubnumber:?
Youthclubs1:Cabinteely
Years1:2015
Clubs1:Cabinteely
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2018
Clubs2:UCD
Caps2:13
Goals2:1
Years3:2018–2021
Clubs3:Norwich City
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Dordrecht (loan)
Caps4:10
Goals4:1
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Ross County (loan)
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Kings Lynn Town (loan)
Caps6:6
Goals6:2
Years7:2020–2021
Clubs7:Kings Lynn Town (loan)
Caps7:11
Goals7:2
Years8:2021–2022
Clubs8:Harrogate Town
Caps8:39
Goals8:2
Years9:2022–2023
Clubs9:Shamrock Rovers
Caps9:8
Goals9:2
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Sligo Rovers
Caps10:6
Goals10:0
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U18
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalyears3:2019
Nationalteam3:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps3:4
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:00:01, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Simon Power (born 13 May 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sligo Rovers. He represented Ireland at youth level.

Club career

Early career

Born in Greystones, Power started his career as a youth player for Greystones United and later played youth football for St Josephs Boys, Cabinteely before making his senior debut for Cabinteely in August 2015 as a substitute against Finn Harps.[2] [3] He later signed for UCD, where he made 13 league appearances and scored one goal.

Norwich City

In January 2018, Power joined Norwich City on an 18-month contract following a trial period with the club.[4] [5] Power agreed a two-year extension to his deal in January 2019, six months before it was due to expire, and also joined Eerste Divisie side Dordrecht on loan until the end of the season.[6] [7] He made 10 appearances for Dordrecht and scored one goal.

On 4 July 2019, Power joined newly promoted Scottish Premiership side Ross County on loan.[8] [9] On 13 July 2019 he made his debut for the club against Montrose in the Scottish League Cup. However, he was recalled by Norwich in January 2020 after making just 4 senior appearances.[10] Later that month, he joined National League North side Kings Lynn Town on loan until the end of the season.[11] He made six appearances and scored twice as Kings Lynn were promoted to the National League.[12]

In August 2020, he returned to Kings Lynn Town on a season-long loan.[13] His loan was cut short in January 2021 in order to join Harrogate Town on a permanent deal, having made 13 appearances and scored two goals for the Linnets in all competitions.[14]

Harrogate Town

On 18 January 2021, Power joined League Two side Harrogate Town on a free transfer.[15] He made his first league appearance for the Sulphurites in the No. 30 shirt on 22 January 2021 in a 2-2 away draw at Salford, and scored his first league goal on 6 February in a 3-1 win at Crawley Town, a game which was also notable for being the solitary League Two appearance by Mark Wright for Crawley.[16] [17]

Shamrock Rovers

In July 2022 Power returned home to sign for League of Ireland Champions Shamrock Rovers [18]

International career

Power has represented Ireland at under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.[19]

Personal life

His father Rory played for Greystones United and Dalkey United and his brother Joe is also a footballer. His older sister Sophie has represented Ireland at tag rugby.

Honours

Shamrock Rovers

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cabinteely2015LOI First Division10000010
UCD2016LOI First Division30000030
20171010000101
Total131000000131
Norwich City2018–19Championship0000000000
2019–20Premier League0000000000
2020–21Championship0000000000
Total0000000000
Dordrecht (loan)2018–19Eerste Divisie1010000101
Ross County (loan)2019–20Scottish Premiership1000300040
Kings Lynn Town (loan)2019–20National League North62000062
Kings Lynn Town (loan)2020–21National League1122000132
Harrogate Town2020–21League Two131000000141
2021–22261110020292
Total392110020432
Shamrock Rovers2022LOI Premier Division31201061
202351001061
Total822020122
Sligo Rovers2024LOI Premier Division600060
Career total941051304010811

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Norwich City . 18 January 2021 . English Football League . 22.
  2. Web site: 8 January 2018 . Back O' The Net! . 18 January 2021 . Greystones Guide.
  3. Web site: Dempsey . Andrew . 6 January 2020 . Ireland under-21 winger Simon Power returns to Norwich after Ross County loan . 18 January 2021 . ExtraTime.ie.
  4. Web site: 3 January 2018 . Simon Power joins City's Under-23s . 18 January 2021 . www.canaries.co.uk . Norwich City F.C..
  5. Web site: Donnelly . Dave . 3 January 2018 . Promising UCD winger Simon Power joins Norwich City . 18 January 2021 . ExtraTime.ie.
  6. Web site: Fitzmaurice . Aidan . 8 January 2019 . Former UCD star Simon Power given new two-year deal by Norwich before heading to Holland on loan . 18 January 2021 . Irish Independent.
  7. Web site: Scully . Michael . 8 January 2019 . Former UCD man Power joins FC Dordecht on loan . 18 January 2021 . DublinLive.
  8. Web site: Bailey . Michael . 4 July 2019 . They've got the Power: Top-flight new boys seal loan move for City's Simon . 18 January 2021 . The Pink Un . en-UK.
  9. Web site: 4 July 2019 . Norwich City's Simon Power joins Ross County on season-loan loan . 18 January 2021 . BBC Sport.
  10. Web site: Davitt . Paddy . 6 January 2020 . Norwich City wide player Simon Power cuts short Ross County loan . 18 January 2021 . Eastern Daily Press.
  11. Web site: Lakey . Chris . 17 January 2020 . Norwich City youngster joins King's Lynn Town on loan . 18 January 2021 . Eastern Daily Press.
  12. Web site: Plummer . Greg . 17 June 2020 . Breaking: King's Lynn Town are promoted to the National League . 18 January 2021 . Lynn News . en.
  13. Web site: Dollery . Paul . 5 August 2020 . Ireland U21 winger Simon Power leaves Norwich City on season-long loan . 18 January 2021 . The42.
  14. Web site: Southwell . Connor . 18 January 2021 . Young City winger completes permanent Harrogate Town move . 18 January 2021 . Eastern Daily Press.
  15. Web site: 18 January 2021 . Simon Power: Harrogate Town sign Norwich City winger . 18 January 2021 . BBC Sport.
  16. News: Salford City 2-2 Harrogate Town. BBC Sport . 22 January 2021. 30 January 2022.
  17. News: Crawley Town 1-3 HarrogateTown. BBC Sport . 6 February 2021. 30 January 2022.
  18. https://www.shamrockrovers.ie/2022/07/27/shamrock-rovers-welcome-simon-power/
  19. Web site: Palmer . Tim . 18 January 2020 . Irish under-21 international Simon Power joins King's Lynn on loan from Norwich . 18 January 2021 . ExtraTime.ie.