Paddy Madden
Encyclopedia
Patrick Madden is an Irish
footballer currently playing for Carlisle United
having been signed from Bohemians
. Madden plays as a striker.
Madden signed league forms with the Gypsies on July 8, 2008 and became a prolific scorer in Bohemians "A" Team which reached the Grand Final of the A League. He made his Bohemians first team debut as a substitute in their 2-0 win over Cobh Ramblers
on November 8, 2008.
Prior to the start of the 2009 season, Madden joined Shelbourne
on loan on February 10, 2009. Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon
sent the young striker out on loan hoping for Madden to gain vital first team experience. Madden made an immediate impression for Shelbourne by impressing in pre-season and he scored in his first competitive appearance for Shels in their opening First Division match against Wexford Youths
at Tolka Park
on March 6, 2009. He also achieved a distinct feat by scoring against his own employers for Shelbourne during an EA Sports Cup 2nd round tie at Dalymount Park
on May 4, 2009. Madden's loan spell at Shelbourne concluded on June 29, 2009 and he promptly returned to Bohemians. During his loan spell at Shelbourne, Madden made 16 league and cup appearances and scored 8 goals.
On September 29, 2009 Madden scored his first goal for Bohs in a 1-0 victory over Derry City in the Brandywell which led to Bohs returning to the top of the league. Paddy scored the first of 3 in Bohs' 3-0 win against Sligo Rovers on the 30 October 2009 which put Bohs on course for their eleventh league title.
After a slow start to the 2010 season, Madden burst into form during the summer when he scored 9 goals in just 5 matches. This form was recognised when he was voted the Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Player of the Month for June.
In the month of October 2010 Madden was linked with a move to Scottish giants Celtic. According to the BBC's website. However, on Monday 31 January he signed for English League One
side Carlisle United
.
debut against Armenia
in November 2009.
Competitions include UEFA Champions League
Competitions include Setanta Sports Cup
and Leinster Senior Cup
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,...
footballer currently playing for Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
having been signed from 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...
. Madden plays as a striker.
Career
Paddy was an integral part of a WFTA side that swept all before them at youth level, including the all-Ireland under-16 Barry Cup against Bohs in May 2007. An Ireland underage international, this Chanel College pupil was also called up as an Ireland schools international.Madden signed league forms with the Gypsies on July 8, 2008 and became a prolific scorer in Bohemians "A" Team which reached the Grand Final of the A League. He made his Bohemians first team debut as a substitute in their 2-0 win over Cobh Ramblers
Cobh Ramblers F.C.
Cobh Ramblers Football Club . is an Irish football club playing in the A Championship, the third tier of Irish football. The club, founded in 1922 and elected to the league in 1985, hails from Cobh, County Cork and play their home matches at St. Colman's Park...
on November 8, 2008.
Prior to the start of the 2009 season, Madden 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....
on loan on February 10, 2009. Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon
Pat Fenlon
Patrick "Pat" "Nutsy" Fenlon is an Irish former footballer and manager. He is currently in charge of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian....
sent the young striker out on loan hoping for Madden to gain vital first team experience. Madden made an immediate impression for Shelbourne by impressing in pre-season and he scored in his first competitive appearance for Shels in their opening First Division match against Wexford Youths
Wexford Youths F.C.
Wexford Youths Football Club are an Irish football club from Wexford who compete in the Airtricity League First Division. The club joined the league after being awarded a First Division licence for the 2007 season. The opportunity to join the League of Ireland arose as Dublin City became bankrupt...
at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
on March 6, 2009. He also achieved a distinct feat by scoring against his own employers for Shelbourne during an EA Sports Cup 2nd round tie at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
on May 4, 2009. Madden's loan spell at Shelbourne concluded on June 29, 2009 and he promptly returned to Bohemians. During his loan spell at Shelbourne, Madden made 16 league and cup appearances and scored 8 goals.
On September 29, 2009 Madden scored his first goal for Bohs in a 1-0 victory over Derry City in the Brandywell which led to Bohs returning to the top of the league. Paddy scored the first of 3 in Bohs' 3-0 win against Sligo Rovers on the 30 October 2009 which put Bohs on course for their eleventh league title.
After a slow start to the 2010 season, Madden burst into form during the summer when he scored 9 goals in just 5 matches. This form was recognised when he was voted the Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Player of the Month for June.
In the month of October 2010 Madden was linked with a move to Scottish giants Celtic. According to the BBC's website. However, on Monday 31 January he signed for English League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
.
International
After a fine season with Bohs, Paddy capped it off by making his Republic of Ireland under-21Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-21 Football Championship and has competed since 1978.-Competition...
debut against Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
in November 2009.
Career statistics
Correct as of 20 August 2010.| Club | Season | League | League | FAI Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 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... |
2008 | Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | Premier Division | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2010 2010 League of Ireland The 2010 League of Ireland was the 90th season of the League of Ireland. For the 26th season in succession, it was played using a two division format, consisting of the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division. Bohemians were the defending League of Ireland... |
Premier Division | 34 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 44 | 16 | |
| Total | 53 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 68 | 20 | ||
| 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.... (loan) |
2009 | First Division | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| 16 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| Total | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 16 | 8 | ||
| Career total | 67 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 84 | 28 | ||
Competitions include UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
Competitions include 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...
and Leinster Senior Cup
Honours
- League of Ireland Premier Division: 1
- Bohemians - 2009
- 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- Bohemians - 2009–10
- Airtricity / SWAI Player of the Month
- June 2010
- Football League TrophyFootball League TrophyThe Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
: 1- Carlisle United - 2010–112011 Football League Trophy FinalThe 2011 Football League Trophy Final was the 28th final of the domestic football cup competition for teams from Football Leagues One and Two, the Football League Trophy. The final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 3 April 2011. The match was contested between Brentford and Carlisle...
- Carlisle United - 2010–11