Tiernan Brooks (born 17 June 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for National League club Rochdale on loan from EFL League Two club Notts County. Born in England, Brooks represents the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 June 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Rochdale (on loan from Notts County) | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield Wednesday | |||
| –2019 | Notts County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019– | Notts County | 4 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Lincoln United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Worksop Town (loan) | ? | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Coalville Town (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Hednesford Town (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Boston United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Cork City (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Rochdale (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023– | Republic of Ireland U21 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:32, 22 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Born in Sheffield,[1] Brooks played for Sheffield Wednesday before joining Notts County's academy.[2] During the 2019–20 season, Brooks spent time on loan at Lincoln United.[3] There, he impressed Lincoln chairman Rob Bradley, who described him as "the best young goalkeeper I’ve ever seen".[3] He spent time with Worksop Town F.C. in late 2020[4] and August 2021,[5] while he was sent on loan at Coalville Town in February 2022.[6]
Brooks signed a new three-year contract with Notts County in June 2022.[7] He then had loan spells with Hednesford Town and Boston United during the 2022–23 season.[8] On 4 March 2023, the goalkeeper made his professional debut for Notts County in a league match against Bromley, saving a penalty eight minutes into the game.[8][9] As first-choice keeper Sam Slocombe was sidelined with an injury, Brooks was given a run of games in the following weeks, including a home debut at Meadow Lane.[10] His performances were reported to be going from "strength to strength" during this period.[11] On 7 July 2023, Brooks signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Cork City on loan until the end of their season in November.[12] He made his debut on the same day, in a 1–1 draw away to St Patrick's Athletic, but he was substituted off in the 55th minute with a foot injury that would keep him out of action for several months.[13]
International career edit
Brooks took part in a training camp with England's youth national set-up at St. George's Park in December 2021.[14] He was put on standby selection for the England under-19 national team ahead of the 2022 European Championship, which was ultimately won by the Three Lions themselves.[15]
He later switched allegiances to represent the Republic of Ireland, thanks to his family ties in Sligo.[16] He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 team on 26 March 2023, starting in a 2–1 win against Iceland.[17]
References edit
- ^ "Tiernan Brooks". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "BROOKS DELIGHTED TO BE BACK". Worksop Town FC. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ a b Curtis, Leigh (12 February 2020). "'The best young keeper I've ever seen' - Notts County teenager is winning rave reviews". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Cash, Devon (6 January 2021). "Worksop Town coach backs loan keeper to fill the void". Worksop Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Watson, Chris (12 August 2021). "Notts County reveal plan for teenage prospect after agreeing transfer deal". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Whitney, Steve (1 February 2021). "Coalville Take Highly-Rated Keeper on Loan". Southern Football League.
- ^ "New deal: Brooks". Nottscountyfc.co.uk. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ a b King, Oliver (7 March 2023). "Tiernan Brooks' Notts County debut analysed by Luke Williams amid transfer hint". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ King, Oliver (13 March 2023). "Tiernan Brooks makes transfer admission and Notts County vow". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ King, Oliver (22 March 2023). "Tiernan Brooks' performances analysed by Sam Slocombe ahead of Notts County return". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ King, Oliver (19 March 2023). "Five things learned from Notts County's 1-1 draw with Barnet". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Tiernan Brooks signs for City!". Cork City FC.
- ^ "St Pat's suffer late leveller as attentions turn to Europe". Independent.ie. 7 July 2023.
- ^ "England camp: Brooks". Notts County FC. 24 December 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "BROOKS JOINS PITMEN". Hednesfordtownfc. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Aidan (15 March 2023). "Serie A man Festy Ebosele 'excited' by U-21 call despite disappointment of playoff snub". Independent.ie. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ O’Connell, Dylan (26 March 2023). "Kenny gives 10-man Ireland Under-21s win over Iceland". RTE. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
External links edit
- Tiernan Brooks at Soccerway
- Tiernan Brooks at WorldFootball.net