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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:EngvarB Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox football biography Brendan Jason Kiernan (born 10 November 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, most recently for Hartlepool United.

He spent his early youth career at Bromley, Fulham and Crystal Palace before joining AFC Wimbledon at the age of 16. He made his league debut for AFC Wimbledon as a substitute on 18 March 2011, at the age of 18. He joined Walsall on 1 July 2021.[1] He spent the first half of the 2022–23 season on loan at Grimsby Town.

Early life

Kiernan grew up near Arsenal's Highbury Stadium, and was an Arsenal fan.[2]

Personal life

Kiernan is a Christian.[3]

Kiernan was married in June 2023.

Club career

Early career

Kiernan started his career in the youth team at Fulham, but left as a youngster to join Crystal Palace. He stayed with the club until he was 16, but was released at the end of the season in 2009.[4] He then underwent unsuccessful trials at QPR, Derby County, Charlton, Southend, Leeds and Leicester.[2]

He then joined the AFC Wimbledon Senior Academy at South Thames College, where he got picked for the England Colleges team.[5]

AFC Wimbledon

The midfielder made his league debut for "The Dons" in a Conference game against Crawley Town in a 3–1 defeat on 18 March 2011, coming on as a substitute for Luke Moore.[6] Kiernan only featured in one more game in the 2010–11 season, a 0–0 draw with Forest Green Rovers, which was his first League start for the club, securing a place in the Conference play-offs.[7] Following AFC Wimbledon's promotion to the Football league Kiernan made his football league debut on 24 September 2011 when he came on as a substitute for Luke Moore in a 2–1 win over Bradford City in League Two.[8] On 27 January 2012, Kiernan signed for Braintree Town on a one-month loan deal, making four appearances in total.[9] Kiernan scored his first goal in professional football in the First Round of the League Cup against Stevenage on 14 August 2012. It would only prove to be a consolation, however, as AFC Wimbledon went on to be defeated 3–1.[10] Having broken into the first team under manager Terry Brown at the start of the 2012 season, Kiernan left the club by mutual consent on 8 April 2013 under new manager Neal Ardley.[11]

Bromley

Following his departure from Wimbledon, Kiernan joined his local club Conference South side Bromley in July 2013. After impressing in pre-season, he scored on his debut, netting the first goal in a 2–0 away victory against Hayes and Yeading United on 17 August 2013. A week later, he scored Bromley's third goal in a 5–1 win over local rivals Tonbridge Angels.[12] During his non-league career Kiernan worked as a teaching assistant and a personal trainer.[2]

Ebbsfleet United

On 5 June 2015, Kiernan's contract with Ebbsfleet expired.[13] He nearly retired from the game, but signed for Lingfield.[2]

Harrogate Town

After a season at Welling United, after again reaching the play off final, it was announced in May 2019, that Kiernan had joined Harrogate Town.[14] At Harrogate Brendan won promotion to league 2 Won the FA Trophy at Wembley and scored the clubs first professional hatrick v Cambridge.

Walsall

Kiernan joined League Two side Walsall on a two-year contract on 1 July 2021.[1] In November 2021 it was revealed that he was training to become a counsellor, and also acted as a mentor to young players released by clubs.[2]

On 21 July 2022, Kiernan signed for Grimsby Town on loan until January 2023.[15] On 24 January 2023, Grimsby decided against extending the loan deal for Kiernan, he had played 28 times in all competitions for the Mariners.[16] At Grimsby he was part of their historic run to the FA cup quarter final scoring 2 memorable goals against Plymouth on the way.

Hartlepool United

On 31 January 2023, Kiernan signed for League Two side Hartlepool United until the end of the season[17] [18]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
AFC Wimbledon 2010–11[19] Conference Premier 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2011–12[20] League Two 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
2012–13[21] 6 0 0 0 1 1 1[lower-alpha 1] 0 8 1
Total 17 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 20 1
Braintree (loan) 2011–12[20] Conference Premier 4 0 0 0 4 0
Bromley 2013–14[22] Conference South 39 3 2 0 3[lower-alpha 2] 0 44 3
Staines Town 2014–15[19] Conference South 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 1
Ebbsfleet United 2014–15[19] Conference South 8 0 0 0 6[lower-alpha 3] 1 14 1
Lingfield 2015–16 Southern Comb. D1 7 8 ? ? ? ? 7 8
Hayes & Yeading 2015–16[22] National League South 6 0 1 0 0 0 7 0
Bromley 2015–16[22] National League 1 0 0 0 3[lower-alpha 4] 0 4 0
Hampton & Richmond 2015–16 Isthmian Premier Division 23 11 ? ? ? ? 23 11
2016–17[19] National League South 40 15 0 0 0 0 40 15
2017–18[19] 40 3 1 0 2[lower-alpha 5] 0 43 3
Total 103 29 1 0 0 0 2 0 106 29
Welling 2018–19[19] National League South 42 13 1 0 ? ? 43 13
Harrogate Town 2019–20[23] National League 33 7 2 0 6[lower-alpha 6] 1 41 8
2020–21[24] League Two 30 4 2 0 0 0 3[lower-alpha 7] 2 35 6
Total 63 11 4 0 0 0 9 3 76 14
Walsall 2021–22[25] League Two 37 5 1 1 1 0 2[lower-alpha 8] 0 41 6
Grimsby Town (loan) 2022–23[26] League Two 20 1 3 2 2 0 3[lower-alpha 9] 1 28 4
Hartlepool United 2022–23[26] League Two 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Career total 358 71 14 3 4 1 29 5 405 80

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Honours

Hampton & Richmond

Harrogate Town

References

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External links

Шаблон:Hartlepool United F.C. squad


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