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Ross Tierney
Personal information
Full name Ross Tierney
Date of birth (2001-03-06)6 March 2001(age 23)
Place of birth Dublin,Ireland
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Bohemians
Number 26
Youth career
2009–2018 St. Kevin's Boys
2018–2019 SKB-Bohs Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Bohemians 50 (9)
2022–2024 Motherwell 32 (4)
2023–2024Walsall(loan) 30 (1)
2024– Bohemians 10 (3)
International career
2021–2022 Republic of Ireland U21 9 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:07, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:54, 27 September 2022 (UTC)

Ross Tierneyis an Irishfootballerwho plays as amidfielderforLeague of Ireland Premier DivisionclubBohemians.

Club career

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Bohemians

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Tierney spent his youth career withSt. Kevin's Boys(which was amalgamated withBohemiansin 2018) from the age of eight.[1]Having progressed through theBohs-SKBU17s and U19s teams, Tierney came to prominence in the second half of the 2019 season with his displays.[citation needed]

He made his first-team debut in theLeague of Ireland CupQuarter Final clash withCork Cityin May 2019, scoring the opening goal in a 2–0 win.[2]He struck a further three times during his rookie season, hitting the net againstUCD,[3]Dundalk[4]andWaterford.

He made his first everUEFA Europa Conference Leagueappearance for Bohs againstStjarnanin July 2021 and scored his first European goal againstF91 Dudelangetwo weeks later.[5]

After notching seven goals and fifteen assists during the 2021 campaign, Tierney, alongside teammateDawson DevoyandUCD's Colm Whelan, was nominated for thePFAI Young Player of the Yearaward.[6]

Motherwell

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On 1 December 2021, Tierney signed withMotherwellfor an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal.[7]He completed the move on 1 January 2022. Tierney made his debut for the club on 22 January 2022 in aScottish Cuptie againstGreenock Morton,coming off the bench in the 76th minute and winning a penalty as his side won 2–1 in extra time. His first goal forMotherwellcame on 1 February where he netted a 92nd minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw againstSt Mirren. His second goal came at home toRangers.[8][9]

Walsall loan

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On 24 July 2023, Tierney joinedEFL League TwosideWalsallon a season-long loan deal.[10]Tierney scored his first goal for Walsall againstBlackburn Roversin aCarabao Cuptie on 8 August 2023.[11]

Return to Bohemians

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On 20 June 2024, Tierney returned toBohemianson a multi-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[12][13]

International career

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On 29 May 2021, Tierney was called up to theRepublic of Ireland Under-21ssquad.[14]He made his debut in a friendly against theAustralia U23son 2 June 2021, coming off the bench to score a last-minute winner with his first touch.[15]On 29 March 2022, he opened the scoring in a 2–0 win away toSweden U21in the2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers,on his 7th cap for the U21s.[16]

Style of play

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Despite his small stature, Tierney has been praised for his skill, footballing IQ, and courage by many news outlets.[17][18][19]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 2 August 2024[20]
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bohemians 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division 8 2 4 0 2 2 2[c] 0 16 4
2020 League of Ireland Premier Division 8 0 1 0 0 0 9 0
2021 League of Ireland Premier Division 34 7 3 0 6[d] 2 43 9
Total 50 9 8 0 2 2 6 2 2 0 68 13
Motherwell 2021–22 Scottish Premiership 14 2 1 0 15 2
2022–23 Scottish Premiership 18 2 1 0 2 0 2[d] 0 1[e] 0 24 2
Total 32 4 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 39 4
Walsall(loan) 2023–24 League Two 30 1 2 1 1 1 2[f] 0 35 3
Bohemians 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division 4 1 1 0 5 1
Career total 116 15 13 1 5 3 8 2 5 0 147 22

References

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  1. ^"Ross Tierney's Bohemian FC official Profile page".bohemianfc.com.Retrieved2 December2021.
  2. ^"Teen Tierney steps up as Bohemians see off Cork City in EA Sports Cup quarter-final".independent.ie/.27 May 2019.Retrieved2 December2021.
  3. ^"Bohemians show no mercy as they hit sorry UCD for 10".irishtimes.com.16 August 2019.Retrieved2 December2021.
  4. ^"Hoban bags four as Dundalk hit Bohemians for six at Oriel Park".irishtimes.com.19 August 2019.Retrieved2 December2021.
  5. ^"Ross Tierney strike gives Bohemians precious win at Dudelange".rte.ie.23 July 2021.Retrieved2 December2021.
  6. ^"Motherwell boost as incoming signing earns Young Player of the Year nomination".dailyrecord.co.uk.23 November 2021.Retrieved2 December2021.
  7. ^"Ross Tierney signs for Motherwell".Motherwell Football Club.1 December 2021.Retrieved2 December2021.
  8. ^"Ireland U21 international Tierney makes instant impact amid debut in Scotland".The42.Press Association. 22 January 2022.
  9. ^"Motherwell beat Morton after extra time".BBC Sport.
  10. ^"ROSS TIERNEY JOINS WALSALL ON LOAN".motherwellfc.co.uk/.Motherwell F.C. 24 July 2023.Retrieved24 July2023.
  11. ^"Carabao Cup goals earn praise for Ireland prospect Zak Gilsenan and former Bohs man Ross Tierney".Irish Independent.Retrieved9 August2023.
  12. ^"ROSS TIERNEY RETURNS TO BOHEMIANS ON MULTI-YEAR DEAL".bohemianfc.com.Bohemian F.C. 20 June 2024.Retrieved20 June2024.
  13. ^"ROSS TIERNEY BIDS FAREWELL TO FIR PARK".motherwellfc.co.uk.Motherwell F.C. 20 June 2024.Retrieved20 June2024.
  14. ^"Ross Tierney grabbing Ireland U-21 opportunity".2 June 2021.
  15. ^"REPORT | Australia U23 1-2 Ireland U21 | Football Association of Ireland".www.fai.ie.Retrieved18 November2021.
  16. ^"REPORT | Sweden U21 0-2 Ireland U21 | Football Association of Ireland".www.fai.ie.
  17. ^"Ross Tierney feared getting 'mangled' in celebrations for first Motherwell goal".www.newschainonline.com.2 February 2022.Retrieved4 February2022.
  18. ^"'I was going to go celebrate with the fans and thought 'I'll get mangled over there' – Ross Tierney on first Motherwell goal ".independent.Retrieved4 February2022.
  19. ^"Ross Tierney feared getting mangled in celebrations for first Motherwell goal".The42.Press Association. 2 February 2022.Retrieved4 February2022.
  20. ^"Republic of Ireland - R. Tierney - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".int.soccerway.com.