21 Facts About Harry McKirdy

Harry McKirdy was born on 29 March 1997 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Bromley.

Harry McKirdy joined Swindon Town in August 2021 on a one-year contract.

Harry McKirdy signed with Scottish Premiership club Hibernian in September 2022 and returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 after recovering from a health scare.

Harry McKirdy was born in London and brought up in the Stoke-on-Trent area, where he attended St Joseph's College.

Harry McKirdy was on the books of Stoke City from the age of seven to fourteen, and then joined Aston Villa's academy.

Harry McKirdy signed a scholarship in 2013, and went on to sign a two-year professional contract with the "Villans" in 2016.

Harry McKirdy achieved this despite having only recently returned to fitness following a five-month lay-off with injury.

In October 2017, Harry McKirdy signed a contract extension to keep him at Villa Park until 2019.

Harry McKirdy scored three goals in 16 League Two games at Crewe Alex.

Harry McKirdy was used primarily as a substitute by manager Michael Flynn, making 11 substitute appearances and only two starts during his time at Rodney Parade, scoring one goal.

Harry McKirdy signed a one-year deal with League Two club Carlisle United on 11 June 2019.

Harry McKirdy signed a one-year contract with League Two side Port Vale on 11 September 2020 after impressing manager John Askey on trial.

Harry McKirdy scored twice in a pre-season friendly for Swindon Town in July 2021 and signed a one-year deal with the League Two club on 4 August; Ben Chorley, the "Robins" director of football said that "his attitude in both training and across all three preseason games has been fantastic".

Harry McKirdy scored two goals in the play-off semi-final first leg victory over former club Port Vale missed his penalty kick in the penalty shoot-out defeat at the end of the second leg.

On 1 September 2022, Harry McKirdy signed a three-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Hibernian after being bought for an undisclosed fee.

However, Harry McKirdy hinted that he would like to return to Swindon the following month.

Harry McKirdy started one game and made eight substitute appearances during his loan spell, scoring one goal.

Harry McKirdy departed Hibernian by mutual consent on 2 February 2025 as head coach David Gray praised his work to return to fitness but stated the club had plenty of attacking options.

On 4 February 2025, Harry McKirdy joined League Two side Bromley.

Harry McKirdy is a versatile attacker, able to play in any forward position, either centrally or out wide.

Harry McKirdy has been criticised for his temperament, particularly in regards to his reactions to jeering by fans both on the pitch and on social media.