Kevin Stephen Toner was born on 18 July 1996 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Orihuela in the Segunda Federacion.
17 Facts About Kevin Toner
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Kevin Toner is a product of the Aston Villa academy, having been signed as youngster from Home Farm.
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Kevin Toner spent time on loan from Aston Villa at Kidderminster Harriers, Walsall, Bradford City and Stevenage.
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Kevin Toner left Villa in 2018, spending 2 years with St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
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Kevin Toner joined the Aston Villa academy in 2012 from Home Farm having earlier played for his hometown club Ashbourne United.
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On 23 April 2016, Kevin Toner made his senior debut for already-relegated Aston Villa, coming on as a second-half substitute for Micah Richards in a Premier League match against Southampton.
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On 18 September 2015, Kevin Toner was loaned to Kidderminster Harriers of the National League for one month.
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On 26 August 2016, Kevin Toner signed a new two-year deal with the club, and immediately joined League One side Walsall on loan until January 2017.
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Since making his debut for the club, Kevin Toner quickly established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the centre-back position and was praised by his teammate, James O'Connor for his performance.
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Several weeks after leaving Walsall, Kevin Toner signed on loan for Bradford City on transfer deadline day, 31 January 2017, alongside Charlie Wyke, Jacob Hanson and Matt Penney.
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On 24 August 2017, Kevin Toner signed for Stevenage on a season-long loan.
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Kevin Toner finished the season with 6 goals in 37 appearances, impressing fans with his aerial ability.
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Kevin Toner finished the season with 3 goals in 30 games in all competitions.
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Kevin Toner announced on 26 October 2019 via his Instagram account that he would be leaving the Saints after his contract had expired, amidst reports of a falling out with new manager Stephen O'Donnell.
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On 24 November 2019 it was announced that Kevin Toner had signed for Leinster Senior League side Kilmore Celtic.
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Kevin Toner said meeting Paul McGrath left him starstruck, having described him as "a total hero in Ireland".
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Kevin Toner went on to make eight appearances and scoring once for the Republic of Ireland U19 side.