2022 St Patrick's Athletic F.C. season explained

Club:St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
Season:2022
Manager:Tim Clancy
Chrtitle:Chairman
Chairman:Garrett Kelleher
Stadium:Richmond Park, Inchicore, Dublin 8
League:League of Ireland Premier Division
League Result:4th
Cup1:FAI Cup
Cup1 Result:First Round (knocked out by Waterford)
Cup2:UEFA Europa Conference League
Cup2 Result:Third Qualifying Round (knocked out by CSKA Sofia)
Cup3:President of Ireland's Cup
Cup3 Result:Runners-up (to Shamrock Rovers)
League Topscorer:Eoin Doyle – 14 goals
Season Topscorer:Eoin Doyle – 15 goals
Highest Attendance:6,760 vs CSKA Sofia (11 August)
Lowest Attendance:1,900 (Est.) vs Sligo Rovers (14 August)
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Prevseason:2021
Nextseason:2023

The 2022 season was St Patrick's Athletic F.C.'s 93rd year in existence and was the Supersaint's 71st consecutive season in the top-flight of Irish football. It was the first season in charge for manager Tim Clancy, having taken over from Stephen O'Donnell in December 2021. Pre-season training for the squad began in December 2021. The fixtures were released on 20 December 2021, with Pat's down to play rivals Shelbourne on the opening night of the season.[1] [2] In addition to the league and defence of their FAI Cup title, the club also competed in the UEFA Europa Conference League and the President of Ireland's Cup.

Squad

No.NamePosition(s)NationalityHometownDate of birth (age)Previous clubYear signedClub apps.Club goals
Goalkeepers
1Joseph AnangGK Teshie, Accra8 June 2000 West Ham United2022300
21Danny RogersGK New York City, United States23 March 1994 Oldham Athletic2022100
23David OdumosuGKDundalk, County Louth23 March 2001 Drogheda United202220
25Josh KeeleyGKDunboyne, County Meath17 May 2003 St Patrick's Athletic Academy202020
36Sean MolloyGKDublin St Patrick's Athletic Academy202200
Defenders
2Jack ScottRBTandragee, County Armagh22 September 2002 Wolverhampton Wanderers2022171
2Barry CotterRBEnnis, County Clare4 December 1998 Shamrock Rovers2022162
3Ian Bermingham (Captain)LB/CBBallyfermot, Dublin16 June 1989 Shamrock Rovers201045516
4Joe RedmondCBTallaght, Dublin21 January 2000 Drogheda United2022421
5Tom GrivostiCBWest Derby, Liverpool15 June 1999 Ross County2022362
12Harry BrockbankRB/CBBolton, Greater Manchester26 September 1998 El Paso Locomotive2022150
19Anthony BreslinLBBlanchardstown, Dublin13 February 1997 Bohemians2022382
20James AbankwahCB/RBWaterford16 January 2004 St Patrick's Athletic Academy2021250
22Sam CurtisRB/CBNavan, County Meath1 December 2005 St Patrick's Athletic Academy2021210
24Ben CurtisCBNavan, County Meath27 March 2004 St Patrick's Athletic Academy202200
28Cian KellyCBTallaght, Dublin4 March 2002 St Patrick's Athletic Academy201910
29Paddy BarrettCBWaterford23 July 1993 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng2021351
Midfielders
6Jamie LennonCDM/CMSantry, Dublin9 May 1998 St Patrick's Athletic Academy20171371
7Serge AtakayiRW/STKinshasa, DR Congo30 January 1999 SJK2022175
8Chris ForresterCM/CAMSmithfield, Dublin17 December 1992 Aberdeen201928962
11Jason McClellandLW/LBTempleogue, Dublin3 May 1997 UCD2020654
14Mark DoyleLW/STSkerries, County Dublin19 November 1998 Drogheda United2022355
15Billy KingLW/RW/CAMPortobello, Edinburgh12 May 1994 Greenock Morton20208915
16Adam O'ReillyCMMahon, Cork11 May 2001 Preston North End2022402
17Darragh BurnsRWStamullen, County Meath8 June 2002 St Patrick's Athletic Academy20196111
18Ben McCormackCAMHarmonstown, County Dublin4 April 2003 St Patrick's Athletic Academy2019463
25Thijs TimmermansCMHazerswoude-Dorp, Alphen aan den Rijn25 July 1998 PAEEK2022100
30Ross FayCMEast Wall, Dublin22 January 2003 St Patrick's Athletic Academy202100
31Kian CorballyCMPalmerstown, County Dublin31 December 2003 St Patrick's Athletic Academy201941
32Darius LipsiucLW/RWClonsilla, Dublin16 September 2005 St Patrick's Athletic Academy202210
34Adam MurphyCMDonnycarney, Dublin8 April 2005 St Patrick's Athletic Academy202140
35Anthony DoddCMDublin19 February 2006 St Patrick's Athletic Academy202200
Forwards
9Eoin DoyleSTFirhouse, Dublin12 March 1988 Bolton Wanderers20224215
10Ronan CoughlanSTLimerick2 October 1996 Sligo Rovers2021459
33Kyle RobinsonSTLucan, County Dublin8 November 2002 St Patrick's Athletic Academy2019103
45Tunde OwolabiSTAntwerp, Flemish Region26 July 1995 Finn Harps2022325

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
18 December 2021 Free transfer [3]
18 December 2021 Undisclosed fee [4]
18 December 2021 Free transfer [5]
24 December 2021 Free transfer [6]
7 January 2022 Free transfer [7]
17 January 2022 Jack Scott Loan [8]
20 January 2022 Loan [9]
20 January 2022 Undisclosed fee [10]
26 January 2022 Loan [11]
28 January 2022 Loan [12]
18 February 2022 Undisclosed fee [13]
1 July 2022 Free transfer [14]
1 July 2022 Free transfer
15 July 2022 Undisclosed fee [15]
19 July 2022 Loan extension [16]
20 July 2022 Loan [17]
14 August 2022 Free transfer [18]

Transfers out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
29 November 2021 End of loan
29 November 2021 End of loan
29 November 2021 End of loan
30 November 2021 N/A Retired
3 December 2021 Shane Griffin Free transfer [19]
10 December 2021 Free transfer [20]
17 December 2021 Free transfer [21]
23 December 2021 Free transfer [22]
24 December 2021 Free transfer [23]
27 December 2021 Free transfer [24]
5 January 2022 Free transfer [25]
21 January 2022 Free transfer [26]
26 January 2022 Undisclosed fee
31 January 2022 Free transfer [27]
23 February 2022 Cian Kelly Loan [28]
1 July 2022 End of loan
1 July 2022 Josh Keeley Undisclosed fee [29]
4 July 2022 Undisclosed fee [30]
12 July 2022 Jack Scott Loan terminated [31]
14 July 2022 Kian Corbally Loan [32]
14 August 2022 Recalled from loan [33]

Squad statistics

Appearances, goals and cards

Number in brackets represents (appearances of which were substituted ON).Last updated – 6 November 2022

No.PlayerSSE Airtricity LeagueFAI CupUEFA Europa Conference LeaguePresident of Ireland's CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2Barry Cotter11(1)210400016(1)2
3Ian Bermingham12(6)000000012(6)0
4Joe Redmond361104010421
5Tom Grivosti30(1)111401(1)036(2)2
6Jamie Lennon12(3)0104(1)01018(4)0
7Serge Atakayi13(3)4103(3)10017(6)5
8Chris Forrester3451(1)0411040(1)6
9Eoin Doyle36(2)141(1)0401143(3)15
10Ronan Coughlan10(7)0112(2)00013(9)1
11Jason McClelland19(11)1001(1)01(1)021(13)1
12Harry Brockbank11(2)000400015(2)0
14Mark Doyle32(14)510101035(14)5
15Billy King29(8)41(1)0301034(9)4
16Adam O'Reilly34(3)21(1)0401(1)040(5)2
18Ben McCormack17(10)200000017(10)2
19Anthony Breslin32(1)210401038(1)2
21Danny Rogers100000000100
22Sam Curtis180002(2)00020(2)0
23David Odumosu2000000020
24Ben Curtis0000000000
25Thijs Timmermans7(1)1102(1)00010(2)1
29Paddy Barrett2010000030
30Ross Fay0000000000
32Darius Lipsiuc1(1)00000001(1)0
33Kyle Robinson7(7)10000007(7)1
34Adam Murphy4(3)00000004(3)0
35Anthony Dodd0000000000
36Sean Molloy0000000000
45Tunde Owolabi28(24)51(1)02(2)01(1)032(28)5
Players out on loan
28Cian Kelly0000000000
31Kian Corbally0000000000
Players that left during the season
1Joseph Anang240104010300
2Jack Scott16(4)100001017(4)1
17Darragh Burns22(4)400001023(4)4
20James Abankwah11(6)000001012(6)0
25Josh Keeley0000000000

Top scorers

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 6 November 2022

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9Eoin Doyle14 0 0 1 15
8Chris Forrester5 0 1 0 6
7Serge Atakayi4 0 1 0 5
45Tunde Owolabi5 0 0 0 5
14Mark Doyle5 0 0 0 5
15Billy King4 0 0 0 4
17Darragh Burns4 0 0 0 4
18Ben McCormack2 0 0 0 2
19Anthony Breslin2 0 0 0 2
16Adam O'Reilly2 0 0 0 2
2Barry Cotter2 0 0 0 2
5Tom Grivosti1 1 0 0 2
25Thijs Timmermans1 0 0 0 1
10Ronan Coughlan0 1 0 0 1
4Joe Redmond1 0 0 0 1
33Kyle Robinson1 0 0 0 1
2Jack Scott1 0 0 0 1
11Jason McClelland1 0 0 0 1
N/AOwn goal1 0 0 0 1

Top assists

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 6 November 2022

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8Chris Forrester8 0 0 0 8
14Mark Doyle5 1 0 0 6
9Eoin Doyle4 0 1 0 5
19Anthony Breslin5 0 0 0 5
18Ben McCormack4 0 0 0 4
45Tunde Owolabi4 0 0 0 4
22Sam Curtis3 0 0 0 3
4Joe Redmond3 0 0 0 3
15Billy King3 0 0 0 3
17Darragh Burns3 0 0 0 3
2Barry Cotter1 0 0 0 1
7Serge Atakayi1 0 0 0 1
33Kyle Robinson1 0 0 0 1
3Ian Bermingham1 0 0 0 1
6Jamie Lennon0 0 0 1 1

Top clean sheets

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 6 November 2022

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1Joseph Anang10/240/12/40/112/30
21Danny Rogers2/100/00/00/02/10
23David Odumosu1/20/00/00/01/2
25Josh Keeley0/00/00/00/00/0
36Sean Molloy0/00/00/00/00/0

Disciplinary record

Last updated 6 November 2022

NumberNameSSE Airtricity LeagueFAI CupUEFA Europa Conference LeaguePresident of Ireland's CupTotal
16Adam O'Reilly120001100131
8Chris Forrester101001000111
19Anthony Breslin6200100072
4Joe Redmond6000000060
12Harry Brockbank4000300070
5Tom Grivosti3100200051
6Jamie Lennon3110100051
22Sam Curtis6000000060
2Barry Cotter3010100050
14Mark Doyle2100010022
17Darragh Burns4000000040
45Tunde Owolabi2000100030
18Ben McCormack2000000020
15Billy King2000000020
9Eoin Doyle2000000020
21Danny Rogers2000000020
7Serge Atakayi0010100020
23David Odumosu1000000010
29Paddy Barrett0010000010
20James Abankwah1000000010
11Jason McClelland1000000010
3Ian Bermingham1000000010
2Jack Scott1000000010
Totals7464012200908

Captains

Club

Coaching staff

Kit

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The club released new Home & Away kits for the season.

Type Shirt Shorts Socks Info
Home Red/White Sleeves White Red Worn 25 times; against Shamrock Rovers (PRC) (A), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (H), Finn Harps (LOI) (A), UCD (LOI) (H), Drogheda United (LOI) (H), Dundalk (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (A), UCD (LOI) (A), Finn Harps (LOI) (H), Derry City (LOI) (H), Shelbourne (LOI) (H), UCD (LOI) (H), Finn Harps (LOI) (A), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (H), NŠ Mura (UEC) (H), NŠ Mura (UEC) (A), Waterford (FAI) (H), CSKA Sofia (UEC) (H), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (H), UCD (LOI) (A), Finn Harps (LOI) (H), Derry City (LOI) (H), Dundalk (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (A)
Away White/Navy Sleeves Navy Navy Worn 16 times; against Shelbourne (LOI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (A), Drogheda United (LOI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (A), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (H), Drogheda United (LOI) (H), Dundalk (LOI) (H), CSKA Sofia (UEC) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (A), Drogheda United (LOI) (H), Shelbourne (LOI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (H), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (A), Shelbourne (LOI) (H)
Pre-season Red/White Shoulders White Red Worn 3 times; against Bohemians (FRN) (N), Galway United (FRN) (N), Wexford (FRN) (N)

Key:
LOI=League of Ireland Premier Division
FAI=FAI Cup
UEC=UEFA Europa Conference League
PRC=President of Ireland's Cup
FRN=Friendly

Competitions

League of Ireland

See main article: 2022 League of Ireland Premier Division.

Matches

FAI Cup

See main article: 2022 FAI Cup.

First round

UEFA Europa Conference League

See main article: 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League.

Third qualifying round

President of Ireland's Cup

See main article: 2022 President of Ireland's Cup.

Friendlies

Mid-season

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saints To Face Shels On Opening Night. www.stpatsfc.com.
  2. Web site: FIXTURES ANNOUNCED FOR SSE AIRTRICITY PREMIER DIVISION. www.sseairtricityleague.ie. 20 December 2021. 20 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211220234041/https://www.sseairtricityleague.ie/news/fixtures-announced-for-sse-airtricity-premier-division/id-4050. dead.
  3. Web site: Breslin Joins The Super Saints. www.stpatsfc.com.
  4. Web site: Doyle Delight For St Pat's. www.stpatsfc.com.
  5. Web site: Redmond Signs For The Saints. www.stpatsfc.com.
  6. Web site: Owolabi Becomes A Super Saint!. www.stpatsfc.com.
  7. Web site: Doyle Signs For The Saints!. www.stpatsfc.com.
  8. Web site: Jack Scott Signs On Loan. www.stpatsfc.com.
  9. Web site: O'Reilly Joins On Loan. www.stpatsfc.com.
  10. Web site: Grivosti Signs For The Saints. www.stpatsfc.com.
  11. Web site: Abankwah Joins Udinese. www.stpatsfc.com.
  12. Web site: Goalkeeper Anang Signs On Loan!. www.stpatsfc.com.
  13. 1494741281662287888. stpatsfc. !We are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper David Odumosu from Drogheda United The 20…. 18 February 2022.
  14. https://twitter.com/stpatsfc/status/1542924641831903232 St Patrick's Athletic FC @stpatsfc: " We are delighted to announce the signings of right-back Harry Brockbank & midfielder Thijs Timmermans"
  15. Web site: Serge Signs For The Saints. www.stpatsfc.com.
  16. Web site: Adam O’Reilly Extends St Pat’s Loan. www.pnefc.net.
  17. Web site: St Pat's complete loan signing of Shamrock Rovers defender. Paul. O'Hehir. 20 July 2022. Irish Mirror.
  18. Web site: Rogers Joins The Saints. www.stpatsfc.com.
  19. Web site: Shelbourne sign defender Shane Griffin from St Pat's. The42. Team. The42.
  20. Web site: StackPath. www.stourbridgefc.com.
  21. Web site: BENSON RETURNS TO DUNDALK FC. Gavin. McLaughlin. 17 December 2021. Dundalk Football Club.
  22. Web site: Irish International Lee Desmond Added to Republic FC Roster for 2022 Season. Republic FC. Communications. 23 December 2021. Sacramento Republic FC - USL. 24 December 2021. 24 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211224154038/https://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news_article/show/1199963-irish-international-lee-desmond-added-to-republic-fc-roster-for-2022-season. dead.
  23. Web site: MOUNTNEY COMES HOME. Gavin. McLaughlin. 24 December 2021. Dundalk Football Club.
  24. Web site: BONE JOINS DUNDALK. Gavin. McLaughlin. 27 December 2021. Dundalk Football Club.
  25. Web site: Alfie joins the Greens - Plymouth Argyle - PAFC. www.pafc.co.uk.
  26. 1484617795635720192. UCDAFC. We are delighted to confirm the signings of Dylan Duffy and Alex Dunne from @ShamrockRovers, Thomas Lonergan fro…. 21 January 2022.
  27. Web site: Welcome Matty Smith. Ethan. Barr. 31 January 2022. Derry City Football Club.
  28. 1496502737810427911. AthloneTownAFC. ✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Cian Kelly from St. Patrick's Athletic on a season-long lo…. 23 February 2022.
  29. Web site: Keeley Joins Tottenham Hotspur .
  30. Web site: Burns Joins MK Dons. www.stpatsfc.com.
  31. https://twitter.com/stpatsfc/status/1546862278359785472 St Patrick's Athletic FC @stpatsfc: " Jack Scott’s loan spell at the club has come to an end"
  32. https://twitter.com/stpatsfc/status/1547657226843631618 St Patrick's Athletic FC @stpatsfc: "@KianCorbally has joined 1st Division @LongfordTownFC on loan until the end of the season"
  33. Web site: Joseph Anang Departs. www.stpatsfc.com.