2016 St Patrick's Athletic F.C. season

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St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
2016 season
ChairmanGarrett Kelleher
CoachLiam Buckley
StadiumRichmond Park, Inchicore, Dublin 8
League of Ireland7th
FAI CupSemi-finals (Eliminated by Cork City)
EA Sports CupChampions
Leinster Senior CupFourth Round (Eliminated by Bray Wanderers)
Europa LeagueSecond Qualifying Round (Eliminated by Dinamo Minsk)
Top goalscorerLeague: Conan Byrne (11 goals)
All: Chris Fagan (17 goals)
Highest home attendance2,400 vs Dinamo Minsk (21 July)
Lowest home attendance369 vs Cork City (17 October)
Average home league attendance1,139[1]
 2015
2017 

The 2016 season was St. Patrick's Athletic F.C.'s 87th year in existence and was the Supersaint's 65th consecutive season in the top-flight of Irish football. It was the fifth year that Liam Buckley was the team's manager (in his current spell), following replacing Pete Mahon in December 2011. The league season was poor from the Saints, finishing 7th, meaning they would be without European football next season for the first time since 2010. They did however knock Jeunesse Esch out of the Europa League before being narrowly knocked out by Dinamo Minsk of Belarus. They also retained their League Cup crown by winning the 2016 League of Ireland Cup by beating Limerick 4–1 at the Markets Field on 17 September 2016.

Transfers

No. Name Position(s) Nationality Hometown Date of birth (age) Previous club Year signed Club Apps. Club Goals
Goalkeepers
1Brendan ClarkeGKRepublic of IrelandInchicore, Dublin17 September 1985 (age 40)Republic of Ireland Sligo Rovers 20122080
16Conor O'MalleyGKRepublic of IrelandWestport, Mayo1 August 1994 (age 31)Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers B2015270
25Pat JenningsGKEnglandEngland Watford, Hertfordshire24 September 1979 (age 46)Republic of Ireland Athlone Town201350
Defenders
2Ger O'Brien (Captain)RBRepublic of IrelandInchicore, Dublin2 June 1984 (age 41)Republic of Ireland Bohemians 20121872
3Ian Bermingham (Vice-captain)LBRepublic of IrelandBallyfermot, Dublin6 June 1989 (age 36)Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers 20102818
4Darren DennehyCBRepublic of IrelandTralee, Kerry21 September 1988 (age 37)Republic of Ireland Cork City 2016322
5Seán HoareCBRepublic of IrelandCastleknock, Dublin5 March 1994 (age 32)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 2012984
12Lee DesmondCB/CDM/LBRepublic of IrelandDonaghmede, Dublin22 January 1995 (age 31)Republic of Ireland Shelbourne 2015600
13Rory FeelyCBRepublic of IrelandAthy, Kildare3 January 1997 (age 29)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 2014191
15Shane McEleneyCB/CDMNorthern IrelandDerry, Northern Ireland26 September 1992 (age 33)Republic of Ireland Derry City 2015220
22Michael BarkerRB/LBRepublic of IrelandDublin16 August 1993 (age 32)Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers 2016221
23Jason McGuinnessCBRepublic of IrelandFinglas, Dublin8 August 1982 (age 43)Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers 2015201
26Ciaran KellyLBRepublic of IrelandLucan, Dublin4 July 1998 (age 27)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 201610
Conor KaneLB/LWRepublic of IrelandPalmerstown, Dublin5 November 1998 (age 27)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 201610
Midfielders
6David CawleyCMRepublic of IrelandCastlebar, Mayo17 September 1991 (age 34)Republic of Ireland Sligo Rovers 2016240
7Conan ByrneRWRepublic of IrelandSwords, Dublin10 August 1985 (age 40)Republic of Ireland Shelbourne 201317560
8Keith TreacyCM/CDMRepublic of IrelandSheriff Street, Dublin13 September 1988 (age 37)Republic of Ireland Drogheda United 2016211
11Mark TimlinLW/CAMRepublic of IrelandBuncrana, Donegal17 November 1994 (age 31)Republic of Ireland Derry City 20163710
14Graham KellyCM/CDM/CAMRepublic of IrelandWhitechurch, Dublin31 October 1991 (age 34)Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers 2016415
17Dylan McGladeLWRepublic of IrelandSwords, Dublin22 April 1995 (age 30)Republic of Ireland Shelbourne 201680
18Sam VerdonCM/CAMRepublic of IrelandKilbarrack, Dublin3 September 1995 (age 30)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 2013446
19Jamie McGrathLW/CAM/STRepublic of IrelandAthboy, Meath30 September 1996 (age 29)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 2014669
20Billy DennehyLWRepublic of IrelandTralee, Kerry17 February 1987 (age 39)Republic of Ireland Cork City 2016389
21Darragh MarkeyCAMRepublic of IrelandLucan, Dublin23 May 1997 (age 28)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 2015170
24Jack BaylyCM/CAMRepublic of IrelandCelbridge, Kildare18 June 1996 (age 29)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 2013113
27Steven KinsellaLWRepublic of IrelandTempleogue, Dublin22 August 1998 (age 27)England Everton 2016120
28Jonathan LunneyCAM/CMRepublic of IrelandSwords, Dublin2 February 1998 (age 28)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 201641
Steven GroganCAMRepublic of IrelandClondalkin, Dublin21 July 1997 (age 28)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 201610
Fuad SuleCDMRepublic of IrelandTallaght, Dublin20 January 1997 (age 29)Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 201610
Forwards
9Christy FaganSTRepublic of IrelandSmithfield, Dublin11 May 1989 (age 36)Republic of Ireland Bohemians 201217980
10Daniel CorcoranSTRepublic of IrelandDonabate, Dublin13 February 1989 (age 37)Republic of Ireland Sligo Rovers 2016231

Preseason

In

Player Country Position Signed from
Graham Kelly Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers
Keith Treacy Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Drogheda United
Mark Timlin Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Derry City
Michael Barker Republic of Ireland Defender Republic of Ireland Bray Wanderers
David Cawley Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Sligo Rovers
Daniel Corcoran Republic of Ireland Forward Republic of Ireland Sligo Rovers
Darren Dennehy Republic of Ireland Defender Republic of Ireland Cork City
Billy Dennehy Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Cork City
Dylan McGlade Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Shelbourne

Out

Player Country Position Sold To
Greg Bolger Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Cork City
Kenny Browne Republic of Ireland Defender Republic of Ireland Cork City
Killian Brennan Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers
Morgan Langley United States Midfielder Retired
James Chambers Republic of Ireland Midfielder United States Bethlehem Steel
Aaron Greene Republic of Ireland Midfielder Republic of Ireland Limerick
Ian Morris Republic of Ireland Midfielder Northern Ireland Glenavon
Cyril Guedjé Togo Forward Released
Paul Rooney Republic of Ireland Defender Republic of Ireland Bohemians

Mid-season

In

Player Country Position Signed from
Steven Kinsella Republic of Ireland Midfielder England Everton (On loan)

Out

Player Country Position Sold To
Jason McGuinness Republic of Ireland Defender Northern Ireland Cliftonville
Shane McEleney Northern Ireland Defender Released

Squad statistics

Appearances, goals and cards

Number in brackets represents (appearances of which were substituted ON). Last Updated – 29 October 2016

No. Player Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Europa League Leinster Senior Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1B.Clarke 29040204000390
2G.O'Brien 27(1)04020401038(1)0
3I.Bermingham 31330304010423
4D.Dennehy 24(1)02011411032(1)2
5S.Hoare 21(1)14020400031(1)1
6D.Cawley 18(2)000104(2)01024(4)0
7C.Byrne 32(6)11314(2)1401044(8)13
8K.Treacy 14(7)1102(1)0400021(8)1
9C.Fagan 27(1)103322421037(1)17
10D.Corcoran 15(13)02(1)13(1)02(2)01(1)023(18)1
11M.Timlin 26(5)73(1)24(2)14(1)00037(9)10
12L.Desmond 17(1)04040000025(1)0
13R.Feely 13(3)01(1)021001(1)017(5)1
14G.Kelly 29(3)24(1)23(1)14(1)01041(6)5
15S.McEleney 11(1)00010001013(1)0
16C.O'Malley 300020001060
17D.McGlade 5(5)01010001(1)08(6)0
18S.Verdon 18(9)210202(2)01024(11)2
19J.McGrath 23(6)2314(1)31(1)00031(8)6
20B.Dennehy 27(4)4333(1)1401138(5)9
21D.Markey 7(7)02(2)00000009(9)0
22M.Barker 16(2)03(1)130000022(3)1
23J.McGuinness 1(1)0000000001(1)0
24J.Bayly 000000000000
25P.Jennings 10001(1)000002(1)0
26C.Kelly 1(1)0000000001(1)0
27S.Kinsella 10(5)01(1)010000012(6)0
28J.Lunney 3(1)11(1)00000004(2)1
-C.Kane 001(1)00000001(1)0
-S.Grogan 001(1)00000001(1)0
-F.Sule 1(1)0000000001(1)0

Top scorers

Includes all competitive matches. Last updated 29 October 2016

Number Name Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Europa League Leinster Senior Cup Total
9 Chris Fagan 10 3 2 2 0 17
7 Conan Byrne 11 1 1 0 0 13
11 Mark Timlin 7 2 1 0 0 10
20 Billy Dennehy 4 3 1 0 1 9
19 Jamie McGrath 2 1 3 0 0 6
14 Graham Kelly 2 2 1 0 0 5
3 Ian Bermingham 3 0 0 0 0 3
18 Sam Verdon 2 0 0 0 0 2
4 Darren Dennehy 0 0 1 1 0 2
28 Jonathan Lunney 1 0 0 0 0 1
8 Keith Treacy 1 0 0 0 0 1
10 Dinny Corcoran 0 1 0 0 0 1
22 Michael Barker 0 1 0 0 0 1
5 Seán Hoare 1 0 0 0 0 1
13 Rory Feely 0 0 1 0 0 1

Top assists

Includes all competitive matches. Last updated 29 October 2016

Number Name Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Europa League Leinster Senior Cup Total
7 Conan Byrne 10 1 2 0 1 14
20 Billy Dennehy 5 1 2 0 0 8
9 Chris Fagan 6 0 1 0 0 7
3 Ian Bermingham 5 1 0 1 0 7
19 Jamie McGrath 4 0 2 0 0 6
11 Mark Timlin 4 0 2 0 0 6
2 Ger O'Brien 1 2 1 0 0 4
22 Michael Barker 2 1 0 0 0 3
14 Graham Kelly 3 0 0 0 0 3
5 Sean Hoare 0 3 0 0 0 3
12 Lee Desmond 1 0 1 0 0 2
4 Darren Dennehy 1 0 0 1 0 2
18 Sam Verdon 1 1 0 0 0 2
10 Dinny Corcoran 0 2 0 0 0 2
8 Keith Treacy 0 1 0 1 0 2
27 Steven Kinsella 1 0 0 0 0 1
21 Darragh Markey 0 1 0 0 0 1
17 Dylan McGlade 1 0 0 0 0 1

Top Clean Sheets

Includes all competitive matches. Last updated 29 October 2016

Position Number Name Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Europa League Leinster Senior Cup Total
GK 1 Brendan Clarke 9/29 2/4 1/2 1/4 0/0 13/39
GK 16 Conor O'Malley 2/3 0/0 0/2 0/0 0/1 2/6
GK 25 Pat Jennings 0/1 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 1/2

Disciplinary record

Number Name Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Europa League Leinster Senior Cup Total
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
14 Graham Kelly 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 1
20 Billy Dennehy 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 8 0
3 Ian Bermingham 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0
9 Chris Fagan 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 7 0
5 Sean Hoare 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
4 Darren Dennehy 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 6 1
6 David Cawley 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
8 Keith Treacy 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0
22 Michael Barker 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
19 Jamie McGrath 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
11 Mark Timlin 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
13 Rory Feely 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
1 Brendan Clarke 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
7 Conan Byrne 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2 Ger O'Brien 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
15 Shane McEleney 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
TOTALS 45 5 3 0 8 0 6 0 0 0 62 5

Captains

No. P Name Country No. games Notes
2 DF Ger O'Brien Republic of Ireland 37 Captain
3 DF Ian Bermingham Republic of Ireland 8 Vice-captain
7 MF Conan Byrne Republic of Ireland 1

Last updated: 29 October 2016
Source: Competitive match reports.
Competitive matches only
Matches started as captain only
Country: FIFA nationality; No.: Squad number; P: Position; Name: Player name; No. Games: Number of games started as captain.

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