Richie Towell
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Richie Towell is an Irish
footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League
club Hibernian
, on loan from Celtic
. He is a versatile player who can play as a right back or central midfield.
Towell started his career with Celtic
and made his debut in the first half of the 2010-11 season, before spending the second half of the season on loan to Hibernian
. He then returned to Hibernian the following season.
Towell has represented Ireland at under-21 and under-17
level.
and in 2007 moved to Celtic. In November 2010 he made his professional debut coming on as a substitute for Jos Hooiveld
in the 57th minute of Celtic's 2-2 draw against Inverness
, he provided an assist for Paddy McCourt.
on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season. Towell made his debut a day later, in a 2-0 loss to Rangers
. He was at fault for the concession of the second Rangers goal, as a misplaced pass allowed Nikica Jelavić
a clear chance to score. Despite this bad start, Towell helped to solidify the Hibs defence during the latter part of the 2010–11 season. Hibs manager Colin Calderwood
stated in April 2011 that he hoped to sign Towell for a longer period.
Towell claimed in April 2011 that he had been the subject of abuse by Hearts
supporters at Tynecastle
, although he also stated that this inspired him. Towell returned to Celtic at the end of the season, having made 15 starting appearances for Hibs.
Towell re-signed on loan for Hibs on 25 August 2011, on a deal due to run until June 2012. He played the first match of his second loan spell only 3 days later, starting as Hibs lost 2-0 to Edinburgh rivals
Hearts.
debut in a European championship match
against Switzerland
. He gained his second Ireland under-17 cap four days later, against Spain
.
Towell made two appearances for Ireland under-21s
in the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification
campaign.
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...
footballer who currently plays 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...
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 loan from 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...
. He is a versatile player who can play as a right back or central midfield.
Towell started his career with 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...
and made his debut in the first half of the 2010-11 season, before spending the second half of the season on loan to 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...
. He then returned to Hibernian the following season.
Towell has represented Ireland at under-21 and under-17
Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team, is the national under-17 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship....
level.
Celtic
Towell started his career at Crumlin UnitedCrumlin United F.C.
Crumlin United Football Club is a Northern Irish football club playing in Division 1A of the Northern Amateur Football League. The club was founded in 1968 and played in the Lisburn League, Ballymena Premier League and Dunmurry League before joining the Amateur League in 1986...
and in 2007 moved to Celtic. In November 2010 he made his professional debut coming on as a substitute for Jos Hooiveld
Jos Hooiveld
Jos Hooiveld is a Dutch footballer who plays for Championship side Southampton.He started his career with Dutch Eredivisie club Heerenveen in 2003, before moving to Eerste Divisie side Zwolle, on loan, between 2004 and 2006. In 2006 he moved to Austrian Erste Liga side Kapfenberger SV and one year...
in the 57th minute of Celtic's 2-2 draw against Inverness
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
, he provided an assist for Paddy McCourt.
Hibernian (loans)
On 25 January 2011, he joined HibernianHibernian 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 loan until the end of the 2010–11 season. Towell made his debut a day later, in a 2-0 loss to 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...
. He was at fault for the concession of the second Rangers goal, as a misplaced pass allowed Nikica Jelavić
Nikica Jelavic
Nikica Jelavić is a Croatian football centre forward who plays for Scottish Premier League side Rangers and the Croatian national team....
a clear chance to score. Despite this bad start, Towell helped to solidify the Hibs defence during the latter part of the 2010–11 season. Hibs manager Colin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood is a Scottish football player and coach. In November 2011 he was appointed as Chris Hughton's assistant manager at Birmingham City....
stated in April 2011 that he hoped to sign Towell for a longer period.
Towell claimed in April 2011 that he had been the subject of abuse by Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
supporters at Tynecastle
Tynecastle Stadium
Tynecastle Stadium is a football stadium situated in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hearts. Tynecastle has a seating capacity of 17,420, which makes it the seventh largest football stadium in Scotland...
, although he also stated that this inspired him. Towell returned to Celtic at the end of the season, having made 15 starting appearances for Hibs.
Towell re-signed on loan for Hibs on 25 August 2011, on a deal due to run until June 2012. He played the first match of his second loan spell only 3 days later, starting as Hibs lost 2-0 to Edinburgh rivals
Edinburgh derby
The Edinburgh derby is an informal title given to any football match played between Scottish clubs Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian , the two professional clubs based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The two clubs have a fierce rivalry that dates back to the clubs being founded in the mid-1870s, which...
Hearts.
International career
In May 2008 Richie Towell made his Ireland under-17Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team, is the national under-17 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship....
debut in a European championship match
UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
against Switzerland
Switzerland national under-17 football team
The Switzerland national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Switzerland and is controlled by the Swiss Football Association. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship and in the FIFA U-17 World Cup...
. He gained his second Ireland under-17 cap four days later, against Spain
Spain national under-17 football team
The Spain national under-17 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain....
.
Towell made two appearances for Ireland under-21s
Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team, is the national under-17 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship....
in the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification
The 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship started with a qualifying competition which began on 27 March 2009 and finished on 13 October 2010. The final tournament is being held in Denmark between 11–25 June 2011....
campaign.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | 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... |
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| 2010–11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 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... |
|||||||||||
| 2010–11 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
| Career total | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | |