Donal McDermott

Donal Jeremiah McDermott (born 19 October 1989) is an Irish footballer who last played for Swindon Town.

Donal McDermott
Personal information
Full name Donal Jeremiah McDermott
Date of birth (1989-10-19) 19 October 1989
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position(s) Winger / Forward
Youth career
Ashbourne United
Cherry Orchard
2006–2008 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Manchester City 0 (0)
2008 → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 1 (0)
2009 → Chesterfield (loan) 15 (5)
2010 → Scunthorpe United (loan) 9 (0)
2011 → Bournemouth (loan) 9 (1)
2011–2012 Huddersfield Town 9 (0)
2012–2014 Bournemouth 20 (1)
2014 Dundalk 12 (0)
2015 Salford City 0 (0)
2015 Ramsbottom United 9 (2)
2015–2017 Rochdale 54 (3)
2017–2018 Swindon Town 17 (1)
National team‡
2005–2006 Republic of Ireland U17 5 (2)
2007 Republic of Ireland U18 1 (0)
2007–2008 Republic of Ireland U19 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:06, 28 April 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19:57, 11 April 2016 (UTC)

Career

Manchester City

McDermott began his career at Ashbourne United then moved to Cherry Orchard of Dublin, where he was scouted, and signed up by Manchester City. He was a member of the team that clinched the 2008 FA Youth Cup for the Blues. In September 2008, McDermott joined Football League One side Milton Keynes Dons on a one-month loan deal,[1] making his début against Oldham Athletic.[2] This would turn out to be his only appearance for the MK Dons as his loan spell was ended prematurely due to injury.

McDermott returned to Manchester City where he remained in the reserves for the remainder of the season. At the start of the following season he signed a new two-year deal to stay at the City of Manchester Stadium.[3] After signing the new contract, McDermott joined Football League Two side Chesterfield on a three-month loan deal.[4] He made his debut on the opening day of the season in a defeat to Torquay United,[5] before scoring his first goal for the club on his home debut in a 1–0 win over Northampton Town.[6]

Towards the end of the January 2010 transfer window McDermott went out on loan for a third time, this time until the end of the season at Championship side, Scunthorpe United.[7] For the first seven months of the 2010–11 season Donal continued to play for the Manchester City Elite Development Squad before going out on loan for a fourth time on 24 March 2011, this time to Football League One club Bournemouth.[8] He helped the Cherries reach the Play-offs following a sixth-placed finish by scoring against Huddersfield in the first leg but they were defeated on penalties by Huddersfield on the second leg. That was his only goal on loan at AFC Bournemouth.

Huddersfield Town

On 1 July 2011, he signed a two-year contract with Huddersfield Town on the expiry of his contract at Eastlands. As he was offered a new deal, the fee will be decided by a tribunal.[9] He made his Terriers debut in the 1–1 draw against Bury at the Galpharm Stadium on 6 August 2011. He scored his first goal for the club in the 2–1 win over Northampton Town at the Sixfields Stadium in the Football League Trophy on 30 August 2011.

AFC Bournemouth

On 31 January 2012, McDermott made a permanent switch from Huddersfield to return to Bournemouth.[10]

Dundalk

On 5 July 2014, McDermott made a permanent switch from Bournemouth to Dundalk.[11] He went on to play 12 times winning the league with Dundalk.

Rochdale

On 7 May 2015, McDermott signed a one-year contract with Rochdale.[12]

Swindon Town

On 13 July 2017, McDermott joined League Two side Swindon Town on a one-year deal following a successful trial.[13] On 12 August 2017, McDermott made his debut for Swindon during their 1–1 home draw with Exeter City, featuring for 45 minutes before being replaced at half-time by Kaiyne Woolery.[14] A week later, McDermott scored his first Swindon goal in their 1–0 away victory against Morecambe, firing his effort past goalkeeper, Barry Roche in the 13th minute.[15]

He was released by Swindon at the end of the 2017–18 season.[16]

Career statistics
As of match played 28 April 2018.
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2008–09[17] League One 1000000010
Chesterfield (loan) 2009–10[17] League Two 15500102[lower-alpha 1]0185
Scunthorpe United (loan) 2009–10[17] Championship 900000—90
Bournemouth (loan) 2010–11[17] League One 9100002[lower-alpha 2]1112
Huddersfield Town 2011–12[17] League One 9010202[lower-alpha 1]1141
Bournemouth 2011–12[17] League One 141000000141
2012–13[17] League One 6010100080
2013–14[17] Championship 000020—20
Total 201103000241
Dundalk 2014[17] League of Ireland Premier Division 12010102[lower-alpha 3]0160
Ramsbottom United 2014–15[18] Northern Premier League Premier Division 9200—1[lower-alpha 4]1103
Rochdale 2015–16[17] League One 37220212[lower-alpha 1]0433
2016–17[17] League One 17110201[lower-alpha 5]0211
Total 543304130644
Swindon Town 2017–18[17] League Two 17110003[lower-alpha 5]0211
Career total 155137011115318817
  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in League One play-offs
  3. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  4. Appearance(s) in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
  5. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours
Dundalk

References
  1. "MK Dons recruit Man City winger". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 12 September 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  2. "Oldham 2–0 MK Dons". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 13 September 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  3. "McDermott signs for two more years". mcfc.co.uk. (Manchester City Football Club). 26 June 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  4. "McDermott transfer confirmed". chesterfieldfc.co.uk. (Chesterfield Football Club). 8 August 2009. Archived from the original on 10 August 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  5. "Torquay 2–0 Chesterfield". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 8 August 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  6. "Chesterfield 1–0 Northampton". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  7. "McDermott joins Iron on loan". mcfc.co.uk. (Manchester City Football Club). 26 January 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  8. "Bournemouth sign Manchester City's Donal McDermott". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  9. "McDERMOTT BECOMES THIRD SUMMER CAPTURE". htafc.com. 1 July 2011. Archived from the original on 4 July 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  10. "Bournemouth sign Huddersfield winger Donal McDermott". BBC Football. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  11. "McDermott Signing Confirmed". Dundalk F.C. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  12. "Donal McDermott: Rochdale sign striker after trial". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  13. "BREAKING: McDermott Becomes Signing Number Nine". Swindon Town Official Site. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  14. "Swindon Town vs. Exeter City". Soccerway. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  15. "Morecambe vs. Swindon Town". Soccerway. 19 August 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  16. "Luke Norris: Swindon Town extend striker's contract". BBC Sport. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  17. "D. McDermott". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  18. "Player Stats - Donal McDermott". Ramsbottom United Official Site. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
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