2023 St Patrick's Athletic F.C. season
St Patrick's Athletic F.C. 2023 football season
The 2023 season was St Patrick's Athletic F.C. 's 94th year in existence and was the Supersaint's 72nd consecutive season in the top-flight of Irish football. It was the second season in charge for manager Tim Clancy , having taken over from Stephen O'Donnell in December 2021. Pre-season training for the squad began in January 2023. The fixtures were released on 15 December 2022, with Pat's down to play the previous season's runners up Derry City at home on the opening night of the season.[ 1] [ 2] On 2 May 2023, manager Tim Clancy was sacked, with his assistant Jon Daly taking over as interim manager initially, before being made permanent manager on 22 May 2023.
The club exited the Leinster Senior Cup at the first hurdle, losing to Wexford in January with a mostly under 19s team playing. The also existed the UEFA Europa Conference League at the first hurdle, losing at home and away to F91 Dudelange of Luxembourg , before going on to finish 3rd in the league and winning their 5th ever FAI Cup title by defeating Bohemians 3–1 in the final at the Aviva Stadium , in front of a record domestic crowd of 43,881 people.
Squad
No.
Name
Position(s)
Nationality
Hometown
Date of birth (age)
Previous club
Year signed
Club apps.
Club goals
Goalkeepers
1
Danny Rogers
GK
New York City , United States
(1994-03-23 ) 23 March 1994 (age 30)
Oldham Athletic
2022
11
0
23
David Odumosu
GK
Dundalk , Louth
(2001-03-23 ) 23 March 2001 (age 23)
Drogheda United
2022
7
0
29
Matt Boylan
GK
Welwyn Garden City , Hertfordshire
(2004-07-04 ) 4 July 2004 (age 20)
Bromley
2023
0
0
36
Dean Lyness
GK
Halesowen , West Midlands
(1991-07-20 ) 20 July 1991 (age 33)
Airdrieonians
2023
38
0
40
Darragh Mooney
GK
Dublin
(2004-12-08 ) 8 December 2004 (age 20)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
0
0
Defenders
2
Noah Lewis
CB
Almere , Flevoland
(2000-08-23 ) 23 August 2000 (age 24)
Willem II
2023
18
2
3
Anthony Breslin
LB
Blanchardstown , Dublin
(1997-02-13 ) 13 February 1997 (age 27)
Bohemians
2022
81
2
4
Joe Redmond
CB
Tallaght , Dublin
(2000-01-21 ) 21 January 2000 (age 25)
Drogheda United
2022
67
4
5
Tom Grivosti
CB
West Derby , Liverpool
(1999-06-15 ) 15 June 1999 (age 25)
Ross County
2022
44
2
12
Harry Brockbank
RB /CB
Bolton , Greater Manchester
(1998-09-26 ) 26 September 1998 (age 26)
El Paso Locomotive
2022
24
0
13
David Norman Jr.
CB
New Westminster , Vancouver
(1998-05-31 ) 31 May 1998 (age 26)
Northampton Town
2023
13
0
21
Axel Sjöberg
RB
Helsingborg , Skåne County
(2000-04-12 ) 12 April 2000 (age 24)
BK Olympic
2023
7
0
22
Sam Curtis
RB /CB
Navan , Meath
(2005-12-01 ) 1 December 2005 (age 19)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2021
60
3
23
Ryan McLaughlin
RB
Andersonstown , Belfast
(1994-09-30 ) 30 September 1994 (age 30)
Morecambe
2023
4
0
26
Jay McGrath
CB
Doncaster , South Yorkshire
(2003-04-15 ) 15 April 2003 (age 21)
Coventry City
2023
32
1
33
Sean McHale
CB
Dunboyne , Meath
(2005-03-26 ) 26 March 2005 (age 19)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
34
Dan McHale
CB
Firhouse , Dublin
(2005-04-01 ) 1 April 2005 (age 19)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
39
Luke O'Brien
LB
Lucan , Dublin
(2005-01-13 ) 13 January 2005 (age 20)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
–
Darragh Dunne
RB
Palmerstown , Dublin
(2005-04-26 ) 26 April 2005 (age 19)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
Midfielders
6
Jamie Lennon
CDM /CM
Santry , Dublin
(1998-05-09 ) 9 May 1998 (age 26)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2017
175
2
7
Serge Atakayi
RW /ST
Kinshasa , DR Congo
(1999-01-30 ) 30 January 1999 (age 26)
SJK
2022
27
5
8
Chris Forrester
CM /CAM
Smithfield , Dublin
(1992-12-17 ) 17 December 1992 (age 32)
Aberdeen
2019
333
78
11
Jason McClelland
LW /CM /LB
Templeogue , Dublin
(1997-05-03 ) 3 May 1997 (age 27)
UCD
2020
95
8
14
Mark Doyle
LW /ST
Skerries , Dublin
(1998-11-19 ) 19 November 1998 (age 26)
Drogheda United
2022
73
15
17
Vladislav Kreida
CM /CDM
Tallinn , Harju County
(1999-09-25 ) 25 September 1999 (age 25)
Flora
2023
11
0
17
Kian Leavy
CAM /LW /RW
Ardee , Louth
(2002-03-21 ) 21 March 2002 (age 22)
Reading
2023
12
1
18
Ben McCormack
CAM
Harmonstown , Dublin
(2003-04-04 ) 4 April 2003 (age 21)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2019
72
4
19
Alex Nolan
LW
Dunboyne , Meath
(2003-03-20 ) 20 March 2003 (age 21)
UCD
2023
13
0
20
Jake Mulraney
LW /RW
Drimnagh , Dublin
(1996-04-05 ) 5 April 1996 (age 28)
Orlando City
2023
36
6
24
Adam Murphy
CM
Donnycarney , Dublin
(2005-04-08 ) 8 April 2005 (age 19)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2021
40
3
25
Thijs Timmermans
CM
Hazerswoude-Dorp , Alphen aan den Rijn
(1998-07-25 ) 25 July 1998 (age 26)
PAEEK
2022
31
1
28
Rhys Bartley
CM
Finglas , Dublin
(2006-03-03 ) 3 March 2006 (age 18)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
32
Darius Lipsiuc
CAM
Clonsilla , Dublin
(2005-09-16 ) 16 September 2005 (age 19)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2022
2
0
35
Anthony Dodd
CM
Dublin
(2006-02-19 ) 19 February 2006 (age 18)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2022
1
0
38
Jason Oyenuga
RW
Ongar , Dublin
(2005-11-20 ) 20 November 2005 (age 19)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
44
James Byrne
CM
Dublin
(2005-08-03 ) 3 August 2005 (age 19)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
–
Jamie Gray
CM
Clondalkin , Dublin
(2004-05-28 ) 28 May 2004 (age 20)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
Forwards
9
Eoin Doyle
ST
Firhouse , Dublin
(1988-03-12 ) 12 March 1988 (age 36)
Bolton Wanderers
2022
62
19
10
Tommy Lonergan
ST
Dunboyne , Meath
(2004-01-02 ) 2 January 2004 (age 21)
UCD
2023
39
6
15
Conor Carty
ST
Dunlavin , Wicklow
(2002-05-25 ) 25 May 2002 (age 22)
Bolton Wanderers
2023
41
6
41
Mason Melia
ST
Newtownmountkennedy , Wicklow
(2007-09-22 ) 22 September 2007 (age 17)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
13
3
–
Evan Harte
ST
Dublin
(2004-01-19 ) 19 January 2004 (age 21)
St Patrick's Athletic Academy
2023
1
0
Transfers
Transfers in
Transfers out
Squad statistics
Appearances, goals and cards
Number in brackets represents (appearances of which were substituted ON).
Last updated – 14 November 2023
Top scorers
Includes all competitive matches.
Last updated 14 November 2023
Top assists
Includes all competitive matches.
Last updated 14 November 2023
Top clean sheets
Includes all competitive matches.
Last updated 14 November 2023
Disciplinary record
Last updated 14 November 2023
Captains
Last updated: 14 November 2023 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.
Club
Coaching staff
[ 27] [ 28]
First-team manager: Tim Clancy (until 2 May)Jon Daly (from 2 May)
Assistant manager: Jon Daly (until 2 May) Graham Kelly (from 2 May)
Technical director: Alan Mathews
Director of Football: Ger O'Brien
Coach: Seán O'Connor
Opposition Analyst: Graham Kelly (until 2 May)Ger O'Brien (from 2 May)
Goalkeeping coach: Pat Jennings
Athletic Therapist: David Mugalu
Strength and conditioning Coach: Seán O'Reilly
Head of Performance: Paul McGrath
Head of Medical: Sam Rice
Club Doctor: Eoin Godkin
Masseuse: Christy O'Neill
Equipment Manager: David McGill
Academy Director: Ger O'Brien
Assistant Academy Director: Jamie Moore
Head of Academy Medical: David Mugalu
Head of Academy Recruitment: Ian Cully
Head of Academy Data: Phil Power
Under 19s Manager: Seán O'Connor
Under 19s Assistant Manager: Niall Cully
Under 19s Coach: Paul Webb
Under 17s Manager: John Donohue
Under 15s Manager: Alan Brady
Under 15s Assistant Manager: Willie Tyrell
Under 15s Coach: Ciarán Creagh
Under 15s Goalkeeping Coach: Jamie Quinn
Under 14s Manager: Mark Connolly
Under 14s Assistant Manager: Terry Carroll
Under 14s Coach: Dan Tannim
Under 14s Goalkeeping Coach: Alex Regan
Kit
Supplier: Umbro Sponsor(s): Manguard Plus (Front of Jersey) McCarthy Insurance Group (Back of Jersey - Top) Clune Construction Company (Back of Jersey - Bottom) Bill Griffin Motors (Sleeves of Jersey)
The club released new Home, Away & Third kits for the season.
Type
Shirt
Shorts
Socks
Info
Home
Red/White Sleeves
White
Red/White
Worn 23 times; against Wexford (LSC) (H), Derry City (LOI) (H), Bohemians (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (A), UCD (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (H), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (A), Dundalk (LOI) (H), UCD (LOI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (H), UCD , Cork City (LOI) (H), F91 Dudelange (UEC) (A), F91 Dudelange (UEC) (H), Cliftonville (FRN) (H), Bohemians (LOI) (H), UCD (LOI) (A), Finn Harps (FAI) (A), Dundalk (LOI) (H), Drogheda United (LOI) (H), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (H)
Away
Navy
Navy
Navy
Worn 9 times; against Shelbourne (LOI) (H), Dundalk (LOI) (A), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (A), Shelbourne (LOI) (H), Dundalk (LOI) (A), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (A), Derry City (FAI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (A)
Third
Yellow
Black
Yellow
Worn 11 times; against Drogheda United (LOI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (A), Cork City (LOI) (A), Shelbourne (LOI) (A), Drogheda United (LOI) (A), Longford Town (FAI) (A), Shelbourne (LOI) (A), Cork City (LOI) (A), Cork City (FAI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (A), Bohemians (FAI) (N)
Pre-season Home
Red/White Sleeves
White
Red
Worn 5 times; against Drogheda United (FRN) (N), Bohemians (FRN) (N), Bray Wanderers (FRN) (N), Sligo Rovers (FRN) (H), Waterford (FRN) (A)
Pre-season Away
White/Navy Sleeves
Navy
Navy
Worn 1 time; against Galway United (FRN) (N)
Key: LOI=League of Ireland Premier Division FAI=FAI Cup UEC=UEFA Europa Conference League LSC=Leinster Senior Cup FRN=Friendly
Competitions
League of Ireland
League table
Source:
SSE Airtricity League ,
[ 29] Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
[ 29] (C) Champions;
(R) Relegated
Notes:
^ The 2023 FAI Cup winners qualified for the Conference League second qualifying round. Since the cup winners (St Patrick's Athletic) qualified based on league position, the second Conference League first qualifying round spot was passed to the fourth-placed team.
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
36
19
5
12
59
42
+17
62
10
3
5
32
14
+18
9
2
7
27
28
−1
Last updated: 4 November 2023.
Source: [ 30]
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Ground H H A A H A H H A A H A H A H A A H A H A H A H H A H A A H H A A H H A Result D W L L L D W W W W L L L W W L W W W W L W D W D W D W L W L W W W L L Position 2 4 7 8 9 9 8 7 4 2 4 5 7 6 6 6 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3
Matches
Win
Draw
Loss
FAI Cup
Win
Draw
Loss
First round
Second round
Quarter Final
Semi Final
Final
UEFA Europa Conference League
Win
Draw
Loss
First Qualifying Round
Leinster Senior Cup
Win
Draw
Loss
Fourth round
Friendlies
Win
Draw
Loss
Pre-season
Mid-season
References
Teams Stadia Seasons Matches
League of Ireland Cup finals
Leinster Senior Cup finals
2023 in Republic of Ireland football
Leagues Cup competitions National teams Club seasons