Adam O'Reilly

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Adam O'Reilly
Personal information
Full name Adam Kieran O'Reilly[1]
Date of birth (2001-05-11) 11 May 2001 (age 20)[2]
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 St Patrick's Athletic
(on loan from Preston North End)
Number 16
Youth career
Ringmahon Rangers
2016–2018 Preston North End
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Preston North End 1 (0)
2019 → Hyde United (loan) 4 (1)
2020 → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) 6 (1)
2020 → Bamber Bridge (loan) 3 (1)
2021 → Waterford (loan) 16 (0)
2021 → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) 4 (0)
2022– → St Patrick's Athletic (loan) 0 (0)
National team‡
2017–2018 Republic of Ireland U17 6 (1)
2019 Republic of Ireland U19 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:36, 20 January 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19:35, 23 August 2020 (UTC)

Adam Kieran O'Reilly (born 11 May 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Premier Division, on loan from Championship side Preston North End. He made his professional debut for Preston in December 2018, aged 17 and has since spent time on loan at Hyde United, Stalybridge Celtic (over two spells), Bamber Bridge and Waterford.

Club career[]

Preston North End[]

Raised in Mahon, Cork,[3] O'Reilly progressed through the academy of local side Ringmahon Rangers, where he played under father Kieran. He signed for Preston North End in December 2016 after successfully trialing with the club.[4][5] During his first full season with the club's academy, he helped his side reach the Lancashire FA Youth Cup final, was named in the team of the season and won Preston's Scholar of the Year award.[6] The highlight of the season came in February 2018 when he was named on the substitute's bench for the first team's Championship match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, although he was not called to enter the field of play.[6]

On 29 December 2018, following a string of injuries in the first-team squad, O'Reilly was afforded the chance to feature on the bench again in a league encounter against Aston Villa. He made his debut in the final minutes of the match, coming on as a substitute for compatriot Graham Burke as the two sides played out to a 1–1 draw.[7] In doing so, he became the 20th-youngest player ever to represent the club.[8] The following month, he signed his first professional contract with Preston.[9] On 27 October 2020, he signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2023.[10]

Loan to Hyde United[]

At the start of March 2019, O'Reilly signed for Hyde United on a short-term loan deal and made his debut for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Farsley Celtic.[11] The first goal of O'Reilly's senior career came on 30 March 2019, scoring in a 5–3 win over Stafford Rangers.[12] He made 4 appearances for the club, scoring 1 goal.[13]

Loan to Stalybridge Celtic[]

In January 2020 he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan until the end of the season along with fellow Preston teammate Ethan Walker.[14] His first goal for the club came on 4 February 2020 in a 2–1 loss against Gainsborough Trinity.[15] He returned to Preston following 7 appearances in all competitions and 1 goal.[16]

Loan to Bamber Bridge[]

In October 2020 he joined Bamber Bridge on a short term loan deal until the end of November, alongside Preston teammate Mathew Hudson.[17][18] He scored on his debut the following day in a 2–1 loss to Buxton.[19] He made a total of 3 appearances for the club.[20]

Loan to Waterford[]

On 22 February 2021, he returned to Ireland, signing for League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford on loan until 30 June 2021 ahead of their 2021 season.[21] He made his debut for the club in the opening game of the season on 19 March 2021 as his side lost 1–0 away to newly promoted side Drogheda United.[22] O'Reilly left the club at the end of June after 16 appearances for the club.[23]

Second Stalybridge Celtic loan[]

On 19 November 2021 O'Reilly returned to Stalybridge Celtic on loan until the end of December.[24] He made 4 league appearances for the club before returning to Preston North End.[25]

St Patrick's Athletic loan[]

On 20 January 2022, O'Reilly signed for League of Ireland Premier Division runners up and FAI Cup holders St Patrick's Athletic on loan until 31 July, ahead of their 2022 season.[26][27][28] On 11 February 2022, he made his debut for the club in the 2022 President of Ireland's Cup against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, scoring his penalty in the shootout as his side lost 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.[29]

International career[]

O'Reilly has represented Republic of Ireland at various youth levels and was part of the squad which reached the quarter-finals of the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[6]

Career statistics[]

As of match played 11 February 2022[30]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Preston North End 2018–19 EFL Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Hyde United (loan) 2018–19 Northern Premier League 4 1 — — — 4 1
Preston North End 2019–20 EFL Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Stalybridge Celtic (loan) 2019–20 Northern Premier League 6 1 — — 1[a] 0 7 1
Preston North End 2020–21 EFL Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Bamber Bridge (loan) 2020–21 Northern Premier League 3 1 — — — 3 1
Waterford (loan) 2021 League of Ireland Premier Division 16 0 — — — 16 0
Preston North End 2021–22 EFL Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Preston North End Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Stalybridge Celtic (loan) 2021–22 Northern Premier League 4 0 — — 1[b] 0 5 0
Stalybridge Celtic Total 10 1 — — 2 0 12 1
St Patrick's Athletic (loan) 2022 League of Ireland Premier Division 0 0 0 0 — 1[c] 0 1 0
Career total 34 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 37 3
  1. ^ Appearances in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in the FA Trophy
  3. ^ Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup

References[]

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  2. ^ "Adam O'Reilly". Preston North End. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Irish Prodigy Exclusive: 16-Year-Old Adam O'Reilly On Upcoming Preston Debut". Pundit Arena. 19 February 2018.
  4. ^ Barrett, Richard (19 February 2018). "Irish Prodigy Exclusive: 16-year old Adam O'Reilly on upcoming Preston Debut". The Pundit Arena. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Amateur manager's striking sons sign professional contracts". The Junior Soccer Portal. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  6. ^ a b c Casey, Gavan (22 May 2018). "Preston's 17-year-old Irish star scoops two awards after impressive first season". The 41. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  7. ^ Norris, Darren (31 December 2018). "How the Irish fared: Preston debut perfect present for Adam O'Reilly". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Walker Becomes Youngest League Player For Lilywhites". Preston North End. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  9. ^ "Adam O'Reilly Signs First Professional Contract". Prestoin North End Football Club. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  10. ^ "TheJournal.ie - Ireland U19 midfielder rewarded with new Preston North End deal". www.the42.ie.
  11. ^ Lord, Adam (11 March 2019). "Preston North End youngster Adam O'Reilly heads to Hyde United on loan". Lancashire Post. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
  12. ^ "Hyde United v Stafford Rangers – Hyde United".
  13. ^ "Adam OReilly – Hyde United". hydeunited.co.uk.
  14. ^ "PNE Duo Join Stalybridge Celtic". Preston North End FC. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
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  17. ^ "PNE Duo Join Bamber Bridge". www.pnefc.net.
  18. ^ "Duo join Bamber Bridge from Preston - The Pitching In Northern Premier League". www.thenpl.co.uk.
  19. ^ "Bamber Bridge 1 - 2 Buxton". www.pitchero.com.
  20. ^ "Adam O´Reilly :: Adam O´Reilly :: Stalybridge Celtic". www.playmakerstats.com.
  21. ^ "Adam O'Reilly Joins Waterford On Loan". www.pnefc.net.
  22. ^ "'A real sucker punch':Late heartbreak for Waterford and Kevin Sheedy". The Irish Examiner. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
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  24. ^ "Stalybridge Celtic Loan For O'Reilly". www.pnefc.net.
  25. ^ "Stalybridge Celtic - Official Site - Player Profile Adam O'Reilly". www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk.
  26. ^ "O'Reilly Joins On Loan". www.stpatsfc.com.
  27. ^ "Adam O'Reilly Joins St Pat's On Loan". www.pnefc.net.
  28. ^ Team, The42. "St Pat's add to their squad by snapping up Preston midfielder Adam O'Reilly on loan". The42.
  29. ^ Fennessy, Paul. "Memorable return for Jack Byrne as Shamrock Rovers beat Pat's on penalties". The42.
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