Alan Reilly
Encyclopedia
Alan Reilly is an Irish
football player who is currently unattached. Reilly plays as a left-sided midfielder.
who offered him a 2 year YTS deal. Reilly also went on to represent Ireland
at youth level during this period. At Manchester City, Reilly impressed enough to be offered a 1 year professional contract. He became a regular for City's youth and reserves teams alongside the likes of Shaun Wright-Phillips
. He struggled to breakthrough to the first team and moved to Halifax Town
on a 2 year contract. He was a regular in the Halifax team during his time at The Shay
but when his contract expired, he decided to return to Ireland.
Upon returning to his homeland, Reilly signed for Stephen Kenny
's Bohemians
and made his debut in a 1-1 draw with Cork City on 1 November 2002. He made numerous appearances during the 2002/2003 season as Bohs won the League of Ireland
Premier Division. Since his time at Bohs, he has played for Waterford United
(twice), Drogheda United and St. Patrick's Athletic
.
In July 2006, Reilly rejoined Waterford United but his second spell at the club was short-lived as he was released from his latest club within 2 weeks of joining and having not played once since his return. During that 2 week period Mike Kerley was sacked as Waterford manager and Gareth Cronin replaced him resulting in Reilly's departure as he was not part of Cronin's plans. Reilly stayed out of the game for the next 12 months until he joined Shelbourne
in July 2007. Reilly made his Shelbourne debut as a second-half substitute against Finn Harps
on 20 July 2007 at Finn Park
. Reilly made 7 appearances for Shelbourne before being released at the end of the 2007 Season
.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
football player who is currently unattached. Reilly plays as a left-sided midfielder.
Career
Alan played his schoolboy football for famous Dublin nursery club Belvedere and his potential was spotted by Manchester CityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
who offered him a 2 year YTS deal. Reilly also went on to represent Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
at youth level during this period. At Manchester City, Reilly impressed enough to be offered a 1 year professional contract. He became a regular for City's youth and reserves teams alongside the likes of Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun Cameron Wright-Phillips is an English footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers and the England national team. He is the adopted son of former England international, Ian Wright and the half-brother of fellow professional football player Bradley Wright-Phillips...
. He struggled to breakthrough to the first team and moved to Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
on a 2 year contract. He was a regular in the Halifax team during his time at The Shay
The Shay
The Shay is a multi-use sports stadium in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England near Shaw Hill. FC Halifax Town and Halifax both play their home games at the Shay....
but when his contract expired, he decided to return to Ireland.
Upon returning to his homeland, Reilly signed for Stephen Kenny
Stephen Kenny
Stephen Kenny may refer to:*Stephen Kenny , Guantanamo detainee David Hicks' original lawyer*Stephen Kenny , Irish football manager...
's Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
and made his debut in a 1-1 draw with Cork City on 1 November 2002. He made numerous appearances during the 2002/2003 season as Bohs won the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
Premier Division. Since his time at Bohs, he has played for Waterford United
Waterford United
Waterford United is an Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930 and hails from Waterford. Originally the club was based at Kilcohan Park greyhound stadium, but have now moved to the Waterford Regional Sports...
(twice), Drogheda United and St. Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
.
In July 2006, Reilly rejoined Waterford United but his second spell at the club was short-lived as he was released from his latest club within 2 weeks of joining and having not played once since his return. During that 2 week period Mike Kerley was sacked as Waterford manager and Gareth Cronin replaced him resulting in Reilly's departure as he was not part of Cronin's plans. Reilly stayed out of the game for the next 12 months until he joined Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
in July 2007. Reilly made his Shelbourne debut as a second-half substitute against Finn Harps
Finn Harps F.C.
Finn Harps Football Club are a professional Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1954 and elected to the league in 1969. They hail from Ballybofey, County Donegal and play their home matches at Finn Park. The club's colours are blue...
on 20 July 2007 at Finn Park
Finn Park
Finn Park is a football stadium in Ballybofey, Ireland, the home of League of Ireland Premier Division team Finn Harps F.C., and has a capacity of 7,500 with 400 seats...
. Reilly made 7 appearances for Shelbourne before being released at the end of the 2007 Season
Shelbourne F.C. Season 2007
In the 2007 season, Shelbourne finished 5th in the League of Ireland First Division.-Club Information:-Commercial partners:-Coaching and Medical staff:-Exodus:This is the squad that completed the 2006 season, winning the Premier Division in the process....
.