Joe McDonnell (footballer) explained

Joe McDonnell
Fullname:Joseph Patrick McDonnell
Birth Date:19 May 1994
Birth Place:Basingstoke, England
Height:1.89m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Eastleigh
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2011–2012
Youthclubs1:Basingstoke Town
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:Basingstoke Town
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Hendon (loan)
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2020
Clubs3:AFC Wimbledon
Caps3:23
Goals3:0
Years4:2016
Clubs4:→ Hampton & Richmond Borough (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2016
Clubs5:Harrow Borough (loan)
Caps5:14
Goals5:0
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Notts County
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2020–
Clubs7:Eastleigh
Caps7:149
Goals7:0
Years8:2022
Clubs8:Solihull Moors (loan)
Caps8:4
Goals8:0
Years9:2023
Clubs9:Boreham Wood (loan)
Caps9:1
Goals9:0
Club-Update:16:00, 5 May 2023 (UTC)

Joseph Patrick McDonnell (born 19 May 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Eastleigh.

Playing career

Basingstoke Town

McDonnell came through the ranks at Basingstoke Town under the guidance of academy manager Jason Bristow, who gave him his first contract after playing amateur cricket up until around the age of 16 or 17. McDonnell was also previously coached by current AFC Wimbledon goalkeeping coach Ashley Bayes at Basingstoke, who he credits with influencing him to become a goalkeeper.[1]

After graduating from the Basingstoke academy, McDonnell made two league appearances for the Dragons during the 2012–13 season, and a further four the following season, as well as spending time on loan at Hendon. He made a total of twelve appearances for Basingstoke Town in all competitions.[2]

AFC Wimbledon

In July 2014, he signed a professional contract at AFC Wimbledon after turning down interest from other clubs.[1] After featuring as a mainstay on Wimbledon's bench for the first half of the season, McDonnell made his first team début on 14 February 2015, coming on as a 23rd-minute substitute in the 2–0 away loss to Shrewsbury Town after James Shea was stretchered off.[3]

He was released by Wimbledon at the end of the 2018-19 season.[4] However, on 2 August 2019, he re-signed for the club on a short-term contract after an injury to first choice goalkeeper Nathan Trott.[5]

Notts County

On 3 February 2020, McDonnell signed for Notts County, on a contract until the end of the current season.[6]

Eastleigh

On 14 August 2020, McDonnell signed for Eastleigh.[7] After appearing in every minute of the National League as of the awards ceremony as well as every minute in the FA Cup, McDonnell was awarded the Eastleigh Player of the Season award.[8]

On 18 June 2021, McDonnel signed a contract extension for Eastleigh till the end of the 2022–23 season.[9]

Statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AFC Wimbledon2014–15League Two4000000040
2015–160000000000
2016–17League One3000002[10] 050
2017–181000004050
2018–19140200020180
2019–201000001020
Total230200090340
Notts County2019–20National League60002080
Eastleigh2020-21430stats unavailable
2021-22420
2022-23460
2023-2418010
Total1490--------

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. News: Joe aims to repay the faith. AFC Wimbledon. 5 July 2014. 17 February 2015.
  2. News: Player Profile: Joe McDonnell. AFC Wimbledon. 17 February 2015.
  3. News: Shrewsbury 2–0 Wimbledon. BBC Sport. 14 February 2015. 17 February 2015.
  4. News: Squad update from the manager. AFC Wimbledon. 10 May 2019. 4 August 2019.
  5. News: Wally calls for strong resolve ahead of Rotherham opener. AFC Wimbledon. 2 August 2019. 4 August 2019.
  6. Web site: McDonnell arrives, Fitzsimons departs. www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 20 March 2021.
  7. News: Joe McDonnell quits Notts County to join their National League rivals . Nottinghamshire Live . 13 August 2020 . 14 August 2020.
  8. Web site: 2020/21 END OF SEASON AWARDS. www.eastleighfc.com. 23 May 2021. 24 May 2021.
  9. News: National League news - June 2021. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-06-20.
  10. Appearances in the Football League Trophy