Killian Brennan
Encyclopedia
Killian Brennan is an Irish
football
player currently playing in the League of Ireland
for Bohemians
.
in his teenage years. In 2004, he was capped several times for the Republic of Ireland
under-19s, before moving back to play in the League of Ireland
.
He was signed by John Gill
for Dublin City
, however, less than a year later, newly appointed boss Roddy Collins
' 'purge' of the club meant that Brennan was deemed surplus to requirements. Immediately snapped up by Stephen Kenny for Derry City giving him the move of a lifetime in the 2004 season, the player was a revelation and made the left wing spot at The Brandywell
his own after having made his debut in a home game against St. Patrick's Athletic on 23 September 2004. He has also been deployed to fill in at left full-back on occasion. In the 2006 season he played in their UEFA Cup
run in wins over IFK Goteborg
and Gretna FC
and helped Derry to the FAI Cup
and League of Ireland Cup.
It is this abundant talent that has attracted the attention of his hometown club, Drogheda United who declared their interest in Brennan following the end of the 2006 season, during which his name of the jersey spelt 'Brennen'. However, it was Bohs
who captured his signature, signing the winger on a free transfer.
versus his hometown club, netting a freekick and a penalty in a 2–1 win for Bohs
. He continued his good form netting 5 times in May 2008 and this did not go unnoticed as he was awarded Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland player of the month for May. Killian's goals helped Bohs blow away the competition as they marched to the 2008 league title and his form was rewarded when he was voted on to the League of Ireland Premier Division Team for 2008, receiving a staggering 86% of the votes for the left midfield position.
He scored against Rhyl F.C.
in the 2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7459721.stm.
Killian helped Bohs to the 2009 League of Ireland Cup against Waterford United by scoring a freekick and a penalty as Bohs went on to win the match 3–1. He then scored again on October 20 as Bohs beat St. Patricks Athletic to put them top of the table and that's where they finished as Bohemians won their first ever back-to-back league wins.
Despite winning the Setanta Sports Cup
, Bohemians had a disappointing 2010 season where the club lost their league title on goal difference
and failed to make an impact in Europe where they made an embarrassing exit to Welsh side The New Saints
. Killian did however net the winner in the first leg of that European tie.
Due to financial difficulties at Bohs, Brennan was released when his contract expired at the end of the 2010 season. However he was then resigned to play for Bohs for the 2011 season.
which played a pre-season game against local non-league side Leamington
. It is understood Brennan is on a trial basis at the club and is being assessed.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
football
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...
player currently playing in 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...
for 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...
.
Early career
Noted for his wing play and ability to fire in accurate crosses, Brennan was signed by Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
in his teenage years. In 2004, he was capped several times 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....
under-19s, before moving back to play in 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...
.
He was signed by John Gill
John Gill (football manager)
John Gill is an Irish football manager whose last job was in charge of Dundalk FC. He is currently assistant manager of St. Pats....
for Dublin City
Dublin City F.C.
Dublin City Football Club was an Irish association football club that played in the League of Ireland. They were formed in 1999 after a split within Home Farm Everton and they originally played as Home Farm Fingal before changing their name for the 2001–02 season...
, however, less than a year later, newly appointed boss Roddy Collins
Roddy Collins
Roderick 'Roddy' Collins , is a Irish former professional football player and current manager of Monaghan United. He has also worked as a television pundit, and is the brother of acclaimed former boxer, Steve Collins....
' 'purge' of the club meant that Brennan was deemed surplus to requirements. Immediately snapped up by Stephen Kenny for Derry City giving him the move of a lifetime in the 2004 season, the player was a revelation and made the left wing spot at The Brandywell
Brandywell Stadium
The Brandywell Stadium is a municipal dual-use football and greyhound racing stadium located in Derry, Northern Ireland.-Location, features and history:...
his own after having made his debut in a home game against St. Patrick's Athletic on 23 September 2004. He has also been deployed to fill in at left full-back on occasion. In the 2006 season he played in their UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
run in wins over IFK Goteborg
IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
and Gretna FC
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
and helped Derry to the 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...
and League of Ireland Cup.
It is this abundant talent that has attracted the attention of his hometown club, Drogheda United who declared their interest in Brennan following the end of the 2006 season, during which his name of the jersey spelt 'Brennen'. However, it was Bohs
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...
who captured his signature, signing the winger on a free transfer.
Bohemians
Brennan scored his debut goals for his new club in United ParkUnited Park
Hunky Dorys Park is a football stadium in Drogheda, Ireland. The ground has been home to League of Ireland side Drogheda United since 1979. The ground has a capacity of 2,000 with 400 seats...
versus his hometown club, netting a freekick and a penalty in a 2–1 win for Bohs
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...
. He continued his good form netting 5 times in May 2008 and this did not go unnoticed as he was awarded Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland player of the month for May. Killian's goals helped Bohs blow away the competition as they marched to the 2008 league title and his form was rewarded when he was voted on to the League of Ireland Premier Division Team for 2008, receiving a staggering 86% of the votes for the left midfield position.
He scored against Rhyl F.C.
Rhyl F.C.
Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's...
in the 2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7459721.stm.
Killian helped Bohs to the 2009 League of Ireland Cup against Waterford United by scoring a freekick and a penalty as Bohs went on to win the match 3–1. He then scored again on October 20 as Bohs beat St. Patricks Athletic to put them top of the table and that's where they finished as Bohemians won their first ever back-to-back league wins.
Despite winning the Setanta Sports Cup
Setanta Sports Cup
The Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
, Bohemians had a disappointing 2010 season where the club lost their league title on goal difference
Goal difference
In sports such as ice hockey and association football, goal difference is often the first tiebreaker used to rank teams which finish a league competition with an equal number of points....
and failed to make an impact in Europe where they made an embarrassing exit to Welsh 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...
. Killian did however net the winner in the first leg of that European tie.
Due to financial difficulties at Bohs, Brennan was released when his contract expired at the end of the 2010 season. However he was then resigned to play for Bohs for the 2011 season.
Coventry City
On 27 July 2011, Brennan was apart of the starting XI for Coventry CityCoventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
which played a pre-season game against local non-league side Leamington
Leamington F.C.
Leamington Football Club is the main football club in Whitnash, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, currently playing in the Southern Football League Premier Division....
. It is understood Brennan is on a trial basis at the club and is being assessed.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe 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...
: 2- BohemiansBohemian 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...
– 2008, 2009
- Bohemians
- FAI CupFAI CupThe 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...
: 2- Derry CityDerry City F.C.Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
– 2008 - BohemiansBohemian 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...
– 2008
- Derry City
- Setanta Sports CupSetanta Sports CupThe Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
: 1- BohemiansBohemian 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...
– 2010
- Bohemians
- League of Ireland Cup: 3
- Derry CityDerry City F.C.Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
– 2006, 2007 - BohemiansBohemian 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...
– 20092009 League of Ireland CupThe EA Sports Cup 2009 is the 36th staging of the Irish football knockout competition.29 clubs participate in this year's competition. The 12 League of Ireland Premier Division and 10 League of Ireland First Division clubs were joined by 5 'A' Championship teams, as well as Donegal intermediate...
- Derry City
External links
- Killian Brennan at Bohemians.ie
- Killian Brennan at Transfer Markt.co.uk