James Talbot (footballer)

James Talbot (born 24 April 1997) is an Irish association football player who plays as a goalkeeper for the League of Ireland club Bohemians.

James Talbot
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-24) 24 April 1997
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Bohemians
Number 1
Youth career
2013 Home Farm
2013–2018 Sunderland
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Sunderland 0 (0)
2017–2018 → Darlington (loan) 6 (0)
2019– Bohemians 37 (0)
National team
2013 Republic of Ireland U17 3 (0)
2015 Republic of Ireland U19 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 March 2020 (UTC)

Youth

Talbot started his football career with Home Farm in the North Dublin suburb of Whitehall. Home Farm had previously produced a number of Republic of Ireland internationals, including Johnny Giles, Ronnie Whelan, and Richard Dunne. At the age of 15, he was signed by English club Sunderland. Between 2016 and 2018, he made a number of appearances for Sunderland's Under-23 side and in the EFL Trophy.[1]

Club career

Darlington

In December 2017, Talbot was sent on loan to National League North side Darlington FC, in a deal intended to run until April 2018.[2] In doing so he followed in the footsteps of fellow Sunderland academy product and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who spent a spell on loan with the Quakers in the 2011-12 season. Talbot was immediately installed as Darlington's number one goalkeeper, starting in six games and firmly establishing himself as a regular starter.

His time at Blackwell Meadows took a bad turn in January 2018, following a 1-1 draw away to relegation rivals Alfreton Town. With Darlington leading 1-0 in the 88th minute of the game, Talbot was penalised for punching Alfreton midfielder Tom Allan immediately after punching clear a cross, earning a red card for violent conduct.[3] A resulting penalty was scored, leading to a 1-1 draw and keeping Darlington in the relegation zone. He lost his place in the team following the match, and was replaced as the club's primary goalkeeper by Aynsley Pears. In late February 2018, after receiving a three-match ban for the incident with Alfreton, Talbot was sent back to Sunderland.[4]

In June 2018, Sunderland announced the release of eight players, including Talbot and former Irish international John O'Shea.[5]

Bohemians

In November 2018, League of Ireland Premier Division outfit Bohemians announced that they had signed Talbot on a free transfer.[6] He was signed with a view to challenging Shane Supple for the number one shirt, however, Supple was soon after forced to retire due to a persistent knee injury, making the announcement just the day after Talbot signed.

He made his debut for the Gypsies in a 1-0 home win over Finn Harps at Dalymount Park on 15 February 2019. Talbot went five games without conceding a goal, before allowing two in a 2-2 draw at home to Derry City on 8 March 2019. Throughout April 2019, Talbot's goal was breached just once, a late penalty scored by Dundalk striker Pat Hoban at Oriel Park. This run of 6 clean sheets, and Talbot's personal good form, resulted in him being named League of Ireland Player of the Month award for April. Bohs teammate Danny Mandroiu was runner-up in the award.[7] His form for Bohemians was recognised by Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy in May, when he called Talbot into the Ireland squad.

On 30 June 2019, Bohemians announced that Talbot was among seven first-team players to sign contract extensions, keeping them at the club for the 2020 season.

On 25 October, the last day of the League of Ireland season, James Talbot was named Bohemian FC Player of the Year 2019. [8]

International career

In late May 2019, Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy called Talbot into his squad for a pair of upcoming European qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar.[9] While Talbot ultimately played no part in either game, he had matched the achievements of fellow League of Ireland goalkeepers Shane Supple and Gary Rogers in earning a call-up to the Ireland squad.

Career statistics

Professional appearances – correct as of 7 March 2020.[10]

Club Division Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sunderland Premier League 2016–17 000000—0[lower-alpha 1]000
EFL Championship 2017–18 000000—2[lower-alpha 1]020
Darlington (loan) National League North 2017–18 6000——0060
Bohemians League of Ireland Premier Division 2019 3604010—00410
League of Ireland Premier Division 2020 100000000010
Career Total 43040100020500
  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Republic of Ireland - J.Talbot". Soccerway. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  2. "Young Sunderland goalkeeper James Talbot joins Darlington on loan". Chronicle Live. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  3. "NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH: Alfreton 1 Darlington 1". Northern Echo. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  4. "Sunderland youngster returns early from loan spell after mistake costs him his place in the team". Roker Report. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  5. "Sunderland confirm their released list - with eight players set to depart". RShields Gazette. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  6. "'We want to work with players who are hungry': Bohemians sign Wolves midfielder and Sunderland goalkeeper". the42.ie. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  7. "Bohemians James Talbot win SWAI award". Newstalk. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  8. "Ireland goalkeeper Talbot among seven re-signed by Bohs for 2020". the42.ie. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  9. "JAMES TALBOT CALLED UP BY IRELAND". the42.ie. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  10. "Republic of Ireland – J.Talbot". Ie.soccerway.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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