Cillian Sheridan
Encyclopedia
Cillian Sheridan is an Irish
professional footballer who plays as a forward
for St. Johnstone on loan from CSKA Sofia
. Sheridan is an international for the Republic of Ireland
. Sheridan has previously played for Scottish Premier League
clubs Celtic
, Motherwell
and St Johnstone
, and English club Plymouth Argyle
.
Sheridan has featured several times for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team. He made his senior
debut on 25 May 2010 in a match with Paraguay
.
in Dublin and also played Gaelic football
for Bailieboro Shamrocks and was a member of the Cavan minor squad
. He moved from Bailieborough to Glasgow to join Celtic in the summer of 2006.
.
He made his first team debut for Celtic in the Scottish Cup
against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 25 February 2007. He set up Kenny Miller
for the winning goal in the 92nd minute and signed a new three-year contract with the club two days later.
Sheridan made his European debut on 21 October 2008, coming on as a sub for Scott McDonald
in Celtic's Champions League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford
. He also started in the return game at Parkhead
on 5 November 2008 in a 1–1 draw. Just four days after his European debut, Sheridan made his first Celtic start against Hibernian
. Celtic won 4–2 with Sheridan scoring their second goal in the 36th minute.
, who had signed for Derby County
the previous day. He made his debut on Valentine's Day
in Motherwell's 1–0 win over Hamilton
, playing the entire 90 minutes as his strike partner David Clarkson
scored the only goal of the game. Sheridan scored his only league goals for The Well, both goals in a 2–1 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
On 13 August 2009, Sheridan joined Plymouth Argyle
on a six month loan deal. He played 14 times for the Championship
team but failed to find the net.
Sheridan completed his loan spell at Plymouth and returned to Celtic on 14 January 2010. Later the same day Sheridan was again loaned out, this time to St. Johnstone for the rest of the season. On 17 February 2010, Sheridan scored two goals in St. Johnstone's 5–1 win against Hibernian
. On 30 March 2010 he scored the opening goal for St Johnstone in a 4–1 win over Rangers
.
n club CSKA Sofia
on 13 August 2010. Sheridan made his debut in the 2–2 draw against League of Wales
side The New Saints
; CSKA won 5–2 on aggregate. He scored his first goal for the club in their 3–1 away win against Sliven
. On 25 September, Sheridan scored twice in a 2–0 win against Montana
. Changes of management, however, made it difficult for Sheridan to settle in Bulgaria.
. Sheridan started the game and scored in the 7th minute of a 2-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Following his spell with Seattle, Sheridan went on trial with their major rivals Portland Timbers
, appearing for their reserve team.
On 8 July, Sheridan joined SPL club Hibernian
on trial, but instead decided to join St. Johnstone, a club with whom he was on loan during his time at Celtic, until the New Year, making his debut on the 23 of July against Aberdeen
on the opening day of the season.
ped 10 times for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team.
On 25 May 2010, Sheridan won his first cap
for the Republic of Ireland
in a 2-1 win against Paraguay
at the RDS Arena
.
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...
professional footballer who plays as a forward
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for St. Johnstone on loan from CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army...
. Sheridan is an international for the Republic of 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....
. Sheridan has previously played for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
clubs Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
and St Johnstone
St Johnstone F.C.
St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park....
, and English club Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
.
Sheridan has featured several times for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team. He made his senior
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....
debut on 25 May 2010 in a match with Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
.
Early career
Sheridan played for Bailieboro Celtic AFC, Belvedere FCBelvedere FC
Belvedere Football Club is an Irish youth football club based in Fairview, Dublin. Originally founded in 1971, the club plays in the Dublin & District Soccer League...
in Dublin and also played Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
for Bailieboro Shamrocks and was a member of the Cavan minor squad
Cavan GAA
The Cavan County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Cavan GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Cavan...
. He moved from Bailieborough to Glasgow to join Celtic in the summer of 2006.
Celtic
After joining Celtic in the summer of 2006, whilst simultaneously studying to achieve a diploma for Applied Osmography in Strathclyde University, Sheridan was promoted to the Reserve team then the first team squad during his first season at the club, a "spectacular rise" according to coach Joe McBrideJoe McBride (footballer born 1960)
Joe McBride is a former Scottish footballer who played for several clubs, including Everton, Rotherham United, Hibernian, and Dundee...
.
He made his first team debut for Celtic in the Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 25 February 2007. He set up Kenny Miller
Kenny Miller
Kenneth "Kenny" Miller is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Cardiff City and the Scotland national football team...
for the winning goal in the 92nd minute and signed a new three-year contract with the club two days later.
Sheridan made his European debut on 21 October 2008, coming on as a sub for Scott McDonald
Scott McDonald
Scott Douglas McDonald is an Australian football player who currently plays as a striker for English Championship side Middlesbrough and the Australian national team. Scott McDonald is of Scottish heritage.-Early career:...
in Celtic's Champions League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
. He also started in the return game at Parkhead
Celtic Park
Celtic Park is a football stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which is the home ground of Celtic FC. Celtic Park, an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 60,832, is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the sixth-largest stadium in the United Kingdom, after Murrayfield, Old Trafford,...
on 5 November 2008 in a 1–1 draw. Just four days after his European debut, Sheridan made his first Celtic start against Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
. Celtic won 4–2 with Sheridan scoring their second goal in the 36th minute.
Loan moves
On 2 February 2009 Sheridan signed for Motherwell on loan until the end of the season and was given the number 9 shirt, previously worn by Chris PorterChris Porter (footballer born 1983)
Christopher John "Chris" Porter is an English footballer, who currently plays for Sheffield United. Born in Wigan, England he has also played for Bury, Oldham Athletic, Motherwell and Derby County.-Early career:...
, who had signed for Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
the previous day. He made his debut on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...
in Motherwell's 1–0 win over Hamilton
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
, playing the entire 90 minutes as his strike partner David Clarkson
David Clarkson
David Clarkson is a Scottish footballer who plays for Championship team Bristol City. Clarkson, who plays as a striker, represented Scotland twice in 2008...
scored the only goal of the game. Sheridan scored his only league goals for The Well, both goals in a 2–1 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
On 13 August 2009, Sheridan joined Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
on a six month loan deal. He played 14 times for the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
team but failed to find the net.
Sheridan completed his loan spell at Plymouth and returned to Celtic on 14 January 2010. Later the same day Sheridan was again loaned out, this time to St. Johnstone for the rest of the season. On 17 February 2010, Sheridan scored two goals in St. Johnstone's 5–1 win against Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
. On 30 March 2010 he scored the opening goal for St Johnstone in a 4–1 win over Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
.
CSKA Sofia
Sheridan signed a three year contract with BulgariaBulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n club CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army...
on 13 August 2010. Sheridan made his debut in the 2–2 draw against League of Wales
League of Wales
The Welsh Premier League is the national football league for Wales. It has both Professional and Semi-Professional status clubs and is at the top of the Welsh football league system. Prior to 2002, the league was known as the League of Wales, but changed its name as part of a sponsorship deal...
side The New Saints
The New Saints F.C.
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League...
; CSKA won 5–2 on aggregate. He scored his first goal for the club in their 3–1 away win against Sliven
OFC Sliven 2000
OFC Sliven 2000 is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Sliven, currently playing in the East B PFG, the second division of Bulgarian football. The club's home ground is the Hadzhi Dimitar Stadium in Sliven with a capacity of 15,000...
. On 25 September, Sheridan scored twice in a 2–0 win against Montana
PFC Montana
PFC Montana is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Montana, currently playing in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football....
. Changes of management, however, made it difficult for Sheridan to settle in Bulgaria.
St. Johnstone (loan)
On 7 June 2011, Sheridan appeared in a reserve match for American side Seattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
. Sheridan started the game and scored in the 7th minute of a 2-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Following his spell with Seattle, Sheridan went on trial with their major rivals Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
, appearing for their reserve team.
On 8 July, Sheridan joined SPL club Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
on trial, but instead decided to join St. Johnstone, a club with whom he was on loan during his time at Celtic, until the New Year, making his debut on the 23 of July against Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
on the opening day of the season.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Celtic Celtic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... |
2006–07 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2007–08 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 | 12 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 4 | |
| Celtic Celtic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... total |
14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 4 | |
| Motherwell Motherwell F.C. Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998... |
2008–09 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 2 |
| Motherwell total | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | |
| Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
2009–10 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 0 |
| Plymouth Argyle total | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| St Johnstone St Johnstone F.C. St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park.... |
2009–10 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 6 |
| St Johnstone total | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 | |
| CSKA Sofia PFC CSKA Sofia PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army... |
2010–11 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 26 | 7 |
| CSKA Sofia total | 16 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 7 | |
| St Johnstone St Johnstone F.C. St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park.... |
2011–12 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 4 |
| St Johnstone total | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | |
| Career total | 82 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 102 | 23 | |
International career
Sheridan has been capCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
ped 10 times for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team.
On 25 May 2010, Sheridan won his first cap
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for the Republic of 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....
in a 2-1 win against Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
at the RDS Arena
RDS Arena
RDS Arena is a multi-purpose sports stadium, owned by the Royal Dublin Society and located in the Dublin suburb of Ballsbridge, Ireland.The arena was originally developed to host equestrian events, including the annual Dublin Horse Show, which was first held there in 1868. The site was acquired in...
.
External links
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