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| position = [[Central midfielder]] |
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| currentclub = [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]] |
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| clubnumber = 10 |
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| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2018 |
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| youthclubs1 = [[Andover Town F.C.|Andover Town]] |
| youthclubs1 = [[Andover Town F.C.|Andover Town]] |
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| youthyears2 = 2018–2022 |
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| youthclubs2 = [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] |
| youthclubs2 = [[Watford F.C. Under-21s and Academy|Watford]] |
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| years1 = 2022–2023 |
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| clubs4 = [[Morecambe F.C.|Morecambe]] |
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| nationalyears1 = 2020– |
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| nationalteam1 = [[Northern Ireland national under-21 football team|Northern Ireland U21]] |
| nationalteam1 = [[Northern Ireland national under-21 football team|Northern Ireland U21]] |
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'''John Joshua McKiernan''' (born January 2002) is a professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a central midfielder for [[ |
'''John Joshua "JJ" McKiernan''' (born 18 January 2002) is a professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a central midfielder for {{English football updater|LincolnC}} club [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]] and the [[Northern Ireland national under-21 football team|Northern Ireland U21]] national team. |
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==Club career== |
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Born in [[Southampton]], McKiernan joined [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] at U18 level in December 2018<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 July 2020 |title=Hart On McKiernan: "His Story Is Brilliant |url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/hart-on-mckiernan-his-story-is-brilliant}}</ref> having previously played for non-league [[Andover Town F.C.|Andover Town]] in the [[FA Youth Cup]]. He signed his professional contract in July 2021<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 July 2021 |title=Official: Six Professional Deals In Academy |url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/official-six-professional-deals-in-academy}}</ref> and has been given squad number 43.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 August 2022 |title=Watford's players have their squad numbers, changes still possible |work=Watford Observer |url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/20591969.watfords-players-squad-numbers-changes-still-possible/}}</ref> |
Born in [[Southampton]], McKiernan joined [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] at U18 level in December 2018<ref>{{Cite web |last=Affleck |first=Kevin |date=1 July 2020 |title=Hart On McKiernan: "His Story Is Brilliant |url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/hart-on-mckiernan-his-story-is-brilliant |access-date=31 March 2024 |website=Watford FC}}</ref> having previously played for non-league [[Andover Town F.C.|Andover Town]] in the [[FA Youth Cup]]. He signed his professional contract in July 2021<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 July 2021 |title=Official: Six Professional Deals In Academy |url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/official-six-professional-deals-in-academy |access-date=31 March 2024 |website=Watford FC}}</ref> and has been given squad number 43.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 August 2022 |title=Watford's players have their squad numbers, changes still possible |work=Watford Observer |url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/20591969.watfords-players-squad-numbers-changes-still-possible/}}</ref> |
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McKiernan moved to [[Bohemian F.C.|Bohemians]] on loan in January 2022<ref>{{Cite |
McKiernan moved to [[Bohemian F.C.|Bohemians]] on loan in January 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 January 2022 |title=Official: McKiernan Moves To Bohemian |url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/official-mckiernan-moves-to-bohemian |access-date=31 March 2024 |website=Watford FC}}</ref> and made one appearance<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roster Bohemian 2022 |url=https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/club/team/661-bohemian/2022 |access-date=15 November 2022 |website=footballdatabase.eu}}</ref> before returning to Watford to attend pre-season training camp in Austria, including an appearance against [[Panathinaikos F.C.|Panathinaikos]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 July 2022 |title=Match Report: Watford 0–0 Panathinaikos |url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/match-report-watford-0-0-panathinaikos |access-date=31 March 2024 |website=Watford FC}}</ref> McKiernan joined [[National League (English football)|National League]] team [[Eastleigh F.C.|Eastleigh]] in August 2022 on loan.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Metcalfe |first=Neil |date=3 August 2022 |title=Watford's JJ McKiernan joins Eastleigh on loan. |url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/20598852.watfords-jj-mckiernan-joins-eastleigh-loan/ |access-date=31 March 2024 |work=Watford Observer}}</ref> He was released from Watford at the end of the [[2022–23 Watford F.C. season|2022–23 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/academy-contract-offers-departures-confirmed|title=Academy: Contract Offers & Departures Confirmed|website=www.watfordfc.com|date=13 June 2023|accessdate=1 July 2023}}</ref> |
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On 1 July 2023, McKiernan signed for [[EFL League Two|League Two]] club [[Morecambe F.C.|Morecambe]] on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2023/july/mckiernan-becomes-latest-addition/|title=McKiernan becomes latest addition|website=www.morecambefc.com|date=1 July 2023|accessdate=1 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 July 2023 |title=Morecambe sign former Watford midfielder McKiernan |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66075741 |website=31 March 2024 |via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> On 7 October McKiernan made history at Morecambe with the club's first ever away hat-trick against [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] in a 3–1 win,<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 October 2023 |title=Sky Bet League Two: Post-match stat pack |url=https://www.efl.com/news/2023/october/07/sky-bet-league-two--post-match-stat-pack/ |access-date=31 March 2024 |website=www.efl.com}}</ref> two of the goals scored after going down to a ten man team.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 October 2023 |title=JJ McKiernan's fine hat-trick helped ten-man Morecambe claim an impressive win at Colchester. |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66969044 |access-date=31 March 2024 |work=[[BBC]]}}</ref> |
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McKiernan joined [[National League (English football)|National League]] team [[Eastleigh F.C.|Eastleigh]] in August 2022 on loan.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Metcalfe |first=Neil |date=3 August 2022 |title=Watford's JJ McKiernan joins Eastleigh on loan. {{!}} Watford Observer |work=Watford Observer |url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/20598852.watfords-jj-mckiernan-joins-eastleigh-loan/}}</ref> |
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On 1 July 2024, McKiernan joined [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]] on a four-year deal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Imps sign exciting midfielder McKiernan|url=https://www.weareimps.com/news/imps-sign-exciting-midfielder-mckiernan|access-date=1 July 2024 |publisher=Lincoln City FC |date=1 July 2024}}</ref> He made his debut on 10 August, in a 3–2 win against [[Burton Albion F.C.|Burton Albion]] where he started the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.weareimps.com/news/burton-albion-2-imps-3|title=Burton Albion 2–3 Lincoln City|website=www.weareimps.com|date=10 August 2024|accessdate=10 August 2024}}</ref> His first goal came in the [[EFL Trophy]] against [[Manchester City F.C. EDS and Academy|Manchester City U21]] on 13 November 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=Imps 5–0 Man City U21|url=https://www.weareimps.com/news/imps-5-manchester-city-u21-0|access-date=13 November 2024 |publisher=Lincoln City FC |date=12 November 2024}}</ref> |
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He was released from Watford at the end of the [[2022–23 Watford F.C. season|2022–23 season]].<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.watfordfc.com/news/academy-contract-offers-departures-confirmed|title=Academy: Contract Offers & Departures Confirmed|website=www.watfordfc.com|date=13 June 2023|accessdate=1 July 2023}}</ref> |
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On 1 July 2023, McKiernan signed for [[EFL League Two|League Two]] club [[Morecambe F.C.|Morecambe]] on a one-year deal.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2023/july/mckiernan-becomes-latest-addition/|title=McKiernan becomes latest addition|website=www.morecambefc.com|date=1 July 2023|accessdate=1 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66075741|title=Morecambe sign former Watford midfielder McKiernan|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> On 7 October McKiernan made history at Morecambe with the club's first ever away hat-trick against [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 October 2023 |title=Sky Bet League Two: Post-match stat pack |url=https://www.efl.com/news/2023/october/07/sky-bet-league-two--post-match-stat-pack/ |website=www.efl.com}}</ref> two of the goals scored after going down to a 10 man team.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 October 2023 |title=JJ McKiernan's fine hat-trick helped ten-man Morecambe claim an impressive win at Colchester. |work=[[BBC]] |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66969044}}</ref> |
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== International career == |
== International career == |
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McKiernan is eligible to represent |
McKiernan is eligible to represent England and Northern Ireland at international level. He chose to represent [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] at international level, qualifying through his paternal grandparents.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Beacom |first=Steven |date=12 October 2020 |title=I can continue Northern Ireland's long links with Watford, says Under 21 debutant JJ McKiernan |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/i-can-continue-northern-irelands-long-links-with-watford-says-under-21-debutant-jj-mckiernan-39611385.html |access-date=31 March 2024 |work=Belfast Telegraph}}</ref> He was selected at 18 to make his debut with [[Andy Crosby]]'s U21 squad against [[Finland national football team|Finland]], obtaining a [[Yellow card (football)|yellow card]] in the 21st minute.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Northern Ireland-Finland | Under-21 2021 |url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/2026742--northern-ireland-vs-finland/ |access-date=31 March 2024 |website=UEFA.com}}</ref> During the 2023–24 season, McKiernan was called up again for the [[Northern Ireland national under-21 football team|Northern Ireland U21]] 2025 [[UEFA European Championship qualifying|Euro Qualifiers]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 September 2023 |title=Tommy Wright's reign as Northern Ireland Under-21 manager got off to a losing start as they were beaten 1-0 by Luxembourg in their opening Euro 2025 qualifier at Mourneview Park |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66716553 |access-date=31 March 2024 |work=[[BBC]]}}</ref> |
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During the 2023/24 season McKiernan is called up again for the [[Northern Ireland national under-21 football team|Northern Ireland U21]] 2025 [[UEFA European Championship qualifying|Euro Qualifiers]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 September 2023 |title=Tommy Wright's reign as Northern Ireland Under-21 manager got off to a losing start as they were beaten 1-0 by Luxembourg in their opening Euro 2025 qualifier at Mourneview Park |work=[[BBC]] |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66716553}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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{{updated|match played 10 December 2024}}<ref name=SWAY>{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/jj-mckiernan/592088/|title=JJ McKiernan|website=Soccerway|accessdate=31 March 2024}}</ref> |
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{{updated|match played 14 November 2023}} |
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Joshua McKiernan | ||
Date of birth | 18 January 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Southampton, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Lincoln City | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2018 | Andover Town | ||
2018–2022 | Watford | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022–2023 | Watford | 0 | (0) |
2022 | → Bohemians (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2022–2023 | → Eastleigh (loan) | 41 | (4) |
2023–2024 | Morecambe | 28 | (7) |
2024– | Lincoln City | 12 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2020– | Northern Ireland U21 | 11 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:40, 10 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:42, 16 October 2024 (UTC) |
John Joshua "JJ" McKiernan (born 18 January 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League One club Lincoln City and the Northern Ireland U21 national team.
Club career
[edit]Born in Southampton, McKiernan joined Watford at U18 level in December 2018[1] having previously played for non-league Andover Town in the FA Youth Cup. He signed his professional contract in July 2021[2] and has been given squad number 43.[3]
McKiernan moved to Bohemians on loan in January 2022[4] and made one appearance[5] before returning to Watford to attend pre-season training camp in Austria, including an appearance against Panathinaikos.[6] McKiernan joined National League team Eastleigh in August 2022 on loan.[7] He was released from Watford at the end of the 2022–23 season.[8]
On 1 July 2023, McKiernan signed for League Two club Morecambe on a one-year deal.[9][10] On 7 October McKiernan made history at Morecambe with the club's first ever away hat-trick against Colchester United in a 3–1 win,[11] two of the goals scored after going down to a ten man team.[12]
On 1 July 2024, McKiernan joined Lincoln City on a four-year deal.[13] He made his debut on 10 August, in a 3–2 win against Burton Albion where he started the game.[14] His first goal came in the EFL Trophy against Manchester City U21 on 13 November 2024.[15]
International career
[edit]McKiernan is eligible to represent England and Northern Ireland at international level. He chose to represent Northern Ireland at international level, qualifying through his paternal grandparents.[16] He was selected at 18 to make his debut with Andy Crosby's U21 squad against Finland, obtaining a yellow card in the 21st minute.[17] During the 2023–24 season, McKiernan was called up again for the Northern Ireland U21 2025 Euro Qualifiers.[18]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 10 December 2024[19]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Watford | 2018–19 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2020–21 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Bohemians (loan) | 2022 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
Eastleigh (loan) | 2022–23[20] | National League | 41 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 5 |
Morecambe | 2023–24[21] | League Two | 28 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 7 |
Lincoln City | 2024–25[22] | League One | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
Career total | 82 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 96 | 13 |
References
[edit]- ^ Affleck, Kevin (1 July 2020). "Hart On McKiernan: "His Story Is Brilliant". Watford FC. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Official: Six Professional Deals In Academy". Watford FC. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Watford's players have their squad numbers, changes still possible". Watford Observer. 1 August 2022.
- ^ "Official: McKiernan Moves To Bohemian". Watford FC. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Roster Bohemian 2022". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Match Report: Watford 0–0 Panathinaikos". Watford FC. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Metcalfe, Neil (3 August 2022). "Watford's JJ McKiernan joins Eastleigh on loan". Watford Observer. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Academy: Contract Offers & Departures Confirmed". www.watfordfc.com. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "McKiernan becomes latest addition". www.morecambefc.com. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Morecambe sign former Watford midfielder McKiernan". 31 March 2024. 1 July 2023 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Sky Bet League Two: Post-match stat pack". www.efl.com. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "JJ McKiernan's fine hat-trick helped ten-man Morecambe claim an impressive win at Colchester". BBC. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Imps sign exciting midfielder McKiernan". Lincoln City FC. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
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- 2002 births
- Living people
- Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland men's under-21 international footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Footballers from Southampton
- Andover Town F.C. players
- Watford F.C. players
- Bohemian F.C. players
- Eastleigh F.C. players
- Morecambe F.C. players
- Lincoln City F.C. players
- League of Ireland players
- National League (English football) players
- English Football League players
- 21st-century British sportsmen