Evan McMillan
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Evan McMillan, born in Dublin on 1986, is a footballer
, currently playing with League of Ireland
side St. Patrick's Athletic.
Later that year, McMillan captained the UCD
U-21 side to their third Dr Tony O'Neill league triumph in four years, with a penalty shoot out victory over St Patrick's Athletic. He went on to make thirteen league appearances.
On 21 April 2008, UCD
played against St Patrick's Athletic in the first round of the League Cup. In the 77th minute, Evan landed, in his own words, a "thundering header" to put them one goal up against their Dublin rivals. Evan celebrated in the classic style of sliding towards the corner flag on his knees. The game ended 2-0 to the Students. This goal was a special one for McMillan, as it was his first goal in professional football.
McMillan went on to make fourteen league appearances for UCD in the 2008 season and also won the inaugural 'A Championship'. UCD defeated Bohemian F.C.
2-1 in the final. McMillan scored a header in the 108th minute of the game to seal victory.
On 30 October 2009, UCD successfully completed their return to the League of Ireland Premier Division with a 5-0 victory away to Athlone Town. This win, culminated with Shelbourne losing to Longford Town on the same night, handed UCD the FAI First Division title and secured their return to the Premier Division on the first time of asking with one game remaining. McMillan played a huge role in this extraordinary season, making more appearances than any other player in the squad, while also having the best defensive record in the league, conceding only 21 goals in 33 games and keeping 16 clean sheets.
McMillan's excellent form was noted by many of his fellow players as he was subsequently named in the PFAI First Division Team of the Year for 2009 and named the UCD AFC Fans' Player of the Year for 2009.
For the 2010 season, with UCD back in the top tier of the LOI, McMillan was handed the captaincy of UCD. UCD competed well throughout the season, in which Evan played all but the opening game of the season. Evan scored two goals in the league campaign, one being the winner in a 2-1 victory away to rivals Sporting Fingal.
St Patricks Athletic
In the off-season, McMillan was approached by St Patricks Athletic. In mid December he made the decision to make the move to the Inchicore club and became their second signing ahead of the 2011 campaign. McMillan made a great start to the campaign, scoring against Bray and Dundalk
, as well as performing well defensively. McMillan scored the winning penalty against South Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers
in the League cup on the 25th of April 2011. The Saints
won 3-1 on penalties after McMillan's well placed penalty into the bottom left corner past Ryan Thompson
. He followed up on his match-winning penalty by scoring against Galway United a week later.
McMillan played an instrumental part in St. Pats run in getting through two rounds in the Europa League qualifying rounds. He scored two goals, both at home against IBV and Karpaty Lviv.
McMillan was named fans player of the year after an excellent debut season with St Pats.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, currently playing with 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...
side St. Patrick's Athletic.
Career
McMillan was part of the Irish Colleges team that travelled to Thailand in the summer of 2007, where he finished top scorer for his country with two goals.Later that year, McMillan captained the UCD
University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
U-21 side to their third Dr Tony O'Neill league triumph in four years, with a penalty shoot out victory over St Patrick's Athletic. He went on to make thirteen league appearances.
On 21 April 2008, UCD
University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
played against St Patrick's Athletic in the first round of the League Cup. In the 77th minute, Evan landed, in his own words, a "thundering header" to put them one goal up against their Dublin rivals. Evan celebrated in the classic style of sliding towards the corner flag on his knees. The game ended 2-0 to the Students. This goal was a special one for McMillan, as it was his first goal in professional football.
McMillan went on to make fourteen league appearances for UCD in the 2008 season and also won the inaugural 'A Championship'. UCD defeated Bohemian F.C.
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...
2-1 in the final. McMillan scored a header in the 108th minute of the game to seal victory.
On 30 October 2009, UCD successfully completed their return to the League of Ireland Premier Division with a 5-0 victory away to Athlone Town. This win, culminated with Shelbourne losing to Longford Town on the same night, handed UCD the FAI First Division title and secured their return to the Premier Division on the first time of asking with one game remaining. McMillan played a huge role in this extraordinary season, making more appearances than any other player in the squad, while also having the best defensive record in the league, conceding only 21 goals in 33 games and keeping 16 clean sheets.
McMillan's excellent form was noted by many of his fellow players as he was subsequently named in the PFAI First Division Team of the Year for 2009 and named the UCD AFC Fans' Player of the Year for 2009.
For the 2010 season, with UCD back in the top tier of the LOI, McMillan was handed the captaincy of UCD. UCD competed well throughout the season, in which Evan played all but the opening game of the season. Evan scored two goals in the league campaign, one being the winner in a 2-1 victory away to rivals Sporting Fingal.
St Patricks Athletic
In the off-season, McMillan was approached by St Patricks Athletic. In mid December he made the decision to make the move to the Inchicore club and became their second signing ahead of the 2011 campaign. McMillan made a great start to the campaign, scoring against Bray and Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
, as well as performing well defensively. McMillan scored the winning penalty against South Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
in the League cup on the 25th of April 2011. The Saints
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...
won 3-1 on penalties after McMillan's well placed penalty into the bottom left corner past Ryan Thompson
Ryan Thompson (Jamaican footballer)
Ryan Thompson is an Jamaican international football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Shamrock Rovers in Ireland. He has also won several caps at the youth international level.-Harbour View:...
. He followed up on his match-winning penalty by scoring against Galway United a week later.
McMillan played an instrumental part in St. Pats run in getting through two rounds in the Europa League qualifying rounds. He scored two goals, both at home against IBV and Karpaty Lviv.
McMillan was named fans player of the year after an excellent debut season with St Pats.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League 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... |
FAI Cup FAI Cup The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland... |
League Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| UCD AFC University College Dublin A.F.C. University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have... |
2010 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 2 |
| 2009 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 93 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 105 | 8 | |
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League 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... |
FAI Cup FAI Cup The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland... |
League Cup | Setanta Cup | Europa League UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| St. Pats | 2011 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 48 | |
| Total | 34 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 48 | 6 | |
Sources
- http://inform.fai.ie/Statsportal/PlayerDetails.aspx?PlayerID=93005
- http://www.soccerway.com/teams/ireland-republic/university-college-dublin-football-club/
- http://www.ucdsoccer.com/airtricity-league/premier-division/squad-a-management-profiles?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=4&sobi2Id=10
- http://www.loi.ie/index.php/matchzone/first-division/match-reports/161-series-32/1285-athlone-town-v-ucd
- http://www.pfai.ie/news/210-nominees-for-player-of-the-year-awards-announced