Joe Redmond (footballer)

A native of Tallaght, County Dublin, Redmond began playing at top Dublin academy Crumlin United and before moving to St Joseph's Boys.[2] In 2016, Redmond had agreed to sign for the under-17 side of League of Ireland club St Patrick's Athletic,[3] but he instead signed for EFL Championship side Birmingham City in July 2016, starting out in their Academy.[4][5]

On 23 June 2018, Redmond signed his first professional contract with Birmingham City, signing a one year contract, with the option of another year.[6] He signed a new two year contract with the club on 27 June 2019 following an impressive first professional season with the club's reserve side.[7] Redmond's first involvement in a matchday squad with the first team came on 6 August 2019 when he was an unused substitute in an EFL Cup game away to Portsmouth.[8]

On 31 January 2020, Redmond was loaned out to League of Ireland Premier Division club Cork City until 30 June 2020.[9] He made his debut for the club on 14 February 2020 in the opening game of the season as his side lost 1–0 to Shelbourne at Turners Cross.[10] He featured in each of the clubs opening 5 games, losing 4 and winning 1 game before season came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11][12]

On 22 May 2020, Redmond was recalled from his loan spell with the League of Ireland on a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] Redmond became captain of the club's Under-23 team upon his return from loan.[14] On 17 May 2021, it was announced by the club that Redmond was among the list of players that would not be retained by the club following the end of their contracts.[15][16] A few days after learning of his upcoming release by the club, he scored a 117th minute volley to help his side to a 2–1 win over Bristol City in the Professional Development League semi-final at Ashton Gate Stadium.[17][18][19] On 24 May 2021, Redmond opened the scoring in a 2–0 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane to lift the Professional Development League trophy as captain on what was his last game for the club.[20]

On 11 August 2021, Redmond signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United until the end of the season.[21][22][23] He made his debut for the club on 15 August 2021 in a 1–0 loss at home to Shamrock Rovers.[24] Redmond scored his first goal in senior football on 11 September 2021 in a 3–2 win at home to Bohemians.[25] Over the season, Redmond made a total of 13 appearances, scoring 1 goal as his side avoided relegation by finishing in 7th place in their first season back in the League of Ireland Premier Division.[12]

Redmond followed Drogheda United manager Tim Clancy in signing for Dublin club St Patrick's Athletic on 18 December 2021 ahead of their 2022 season.[26] Upon signing for the club, Redmond revealed that he grew up as a fan of the club and attended the recent 2021 FAI Cup Final as a fan in the Pat's end of the ground.[27] On 11 February 2022, Redmond made his debut for the club in the 2022 President of Ireland's Cup against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, as his side lost 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.[28] On 18 February 2022, Redmond made his league debut for the club in a 3–0 win over rivals Shelbourne at Tolka Park.[29] He was voted as Player of the Month by the club's fans for the month of March 2022.[30] On 8 April 2022, he was named as Man of the Match by RTÉ Sport for his performance in his side's 0–0 draw with Dundalk at Richmond Park.[31]

As of match played 29 April 2022[36]