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Rob Kiernan
Personal information
Full name Robert Samuel Kiernan
Date of birth (1991-01-13) 13 January 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Rickmansworth, England[1]
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Wigan Athletic
Number 30
Youth career
2000–2009 Watford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Watford 2 (0)
2010 → Kilmarnock (loan) 4 (0)
2010 → Yeovil Town (loan) 3 (0)
2010–2011 → Bradford City (loan) 8 (0)
2011 → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 2 (0)
2011– Wigan Athletic 4 (0)
2012 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 3 (0)
2012 → Burton Albion (loan) 6 (0)
2012–2013 → Brentford (loan) 8 (0)
2013 → Southend United (loan) 13 (0)
International career‡
2008–2010 Republic of Ireland U19
2010–2013 Republic of Ireland U21 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:37, 16 March 2014 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 March 2012

Robert Samuel Kiernan (born 13 January 1991 in Rickmansworth)[2] is a footballer who plays as defender for Wigan Athletic. He previously played for Watford, and spent time on loan at Kilmarnock, Yeovil Town, Bradford City and Wycombe Wanderers.[3] Kiernan has captained the Republic of Ireland national football team at under-19 level and under-21 levels.[4]

Career

Watford

Watford sent two youth squads to the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland in the summer of 2008. Kiernan was moved from his natural position of central midfielder to play centre-half, to take advantage of his height and physical presence,[5] and also captained the side.[6] His performances drew praise from coach Mark Warburton.[7]

Later in summer −2008 he was called up by the Republic of Ireland under-19s for a four nation tournament. However, he had to withdraw after tearing his right thigh muscle.[5]

Kiernan captained the under-18 side in 2008–09,[5] in which they reached the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup.[8] In October 2008, along with Billy Gibson and Ross Jenkins, Kiernan signed a developmental contract, keeping him with Watford until the end of the 2009–10 season. A professional contract, it allowed the players to continue their scholarship without the pressure of worrying about their future.[9]

Brendan Rodgers was appointed Watford manager in November 2008, and under him Kiernan began to take part in some first team training sessions.[10] Kiernan made the first team substitute bench for the first time on 24 January 2009 in a FA Cup 4th Round tie against Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road. He went on to make his debut as a 90th minute substitute for Gavin Hoyte, with Watford going on to win 4–3.[11] Although he did not make any further first-team appearances that season, he did finish with 17 starts for the Academy side, and nine starts for the reserves.[12][13]

In January 2010 Kiernan went on trial with Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock with a view to a loan move. With two defensive players injured, manager Jimmy Calderwood brought Kiernan in on a recommendation.[14] He joined Kilmarnock on the same day as Scottish teammate Scott Severin, and was given the number 29 shirt.[15] Kiernan made his first team debut on 2 February 2010, as a 73rd minute substitute in a 1–0 Scottish Premier League win against Celtic.[16]

Kiernan played three matches for Yeovil Town at the start of the 2010–11 season, and on 12 November joined Bradford City on a two-month loan.[17] Prior to signing for Bradford, Conference side Histon also attempted to sign Kiernan on loan.[18]

Wigan

On 28 June 2011, Kiernan rejected a new two-year contract offer from Watford due to 'slightly reduced' terms,[19] and signed for Premier League side Wigan Athletic.[20][21] In November 2012, he joined Football League One side Brentford on loan until 2 January 2013.[22] He then renewed his loan deal on 11 January 2013. On 12 October 2013, Kiernan joined League Two side Southend United on a three month loan deal.[23]

Career statistics

As of 14 October 2013.
Club Season League[A] FA Cup League Cup Other[B] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Watford 2008–09 Championship 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2009–10 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010–11 Championship 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Kilmarnock (loan)
2009–10
Scottish Premier League 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Yeovil Town (loan)
2010–11
League One 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Bradford City (loan)
2010–11
League Two 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Wycombe Wanderers (loan)
2010–11
League Two 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Wigan Athletic 2011–12 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012–13 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2011–12 League Two 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Burton Albion (loan) 2012–13 League Two 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Brentford (loan) 2012–13 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southend United (loan) 2013–14 League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career totals 27 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League and Scottish Premier League.
B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League Trophy.

References

  1. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 553. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  2. ^ Watford Academy Squad 2008–09, watfordfc.com
  3. ^ "Watford's Kiernan joins Wycombe, Townsend leaves". BBC Sport. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
  4. ^ Watford youngster on trial in Scotland, Watford Observer
  5. ^ a b c Burden lifted from Kiernan's shoulders, watfordfc.com
  6. ^ Milk Cup 2008 day two, watfordfc.com
  7. ^ Milk Cup 2008 day five, watfordfc.com
  8. ^ BIRMINGHAM YTH 1 WATFORD YTH 0, watfordfc.com
  9. ^ Trio commit their futures, watfordfc.com
  10. ^ Youth Cup Preview, watfordfc.com
  11. ^ Watford vs Crystal Palace, watfordfc.com
  12. ^ ACADEMY STAT PACK 2008/09, watfordfc.com
  13. ^ RESERVE SEASON 2008/09 – THE FULL STAT PACK, watfordfc.com
  14. ^ Killie poised to land Kiernan, skysports.com
  15. ^ Transfer news..., Kilmarnock Football Club
  16. ^ Kilmarnock 1 – 0 Celtic, BBC Sport
  17. ^ "Official: Kiernan's City loan move". Watford Football Club. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 12 November 2010.
  18. ^ "We lacked quality in key areas – Livermore". Cambridge News. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
  19. ^ "Rob Kiernan leaves Watford after rejecting deal". BBC Sport. 28 June 2011.
  20. ^ "Bluebirds are spot-on against Wigan". North West Evening Mail. CN Group. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
  21. ^ "White chooses green in accepting King's invitation". The Irish Times. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
  22. ^ "BEES SIGN PREMIER LEAGUE DEFENDER". Brentford F.C. 15 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  23. ^ "News: Kiernan joins Blues on loan". Southend United F.C. 12 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.

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