22 Facts About Liam Reddy

Liam Rhys Reddy was born on 8 August 1981 and is an Australian professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper for NPL WA club Perth RedStar FC.

Liam Reddy is currently the goalkeeping coach for the Young Socceroos.

Liam Reddy's father is Australian former rugby league international and St George Dragons forward Rod Reddy, and he is the brother of rugby league player Joel Reddy and Adelaide Thunderbirds netball goalkeeper Bianca Reddy.

Liam Reddy left Newcastle after falling out with the coach Nick Theo.

Reddy's father Rod Reddy had previously engaged in physical altercation with Theo, while Liam was playing for Parramatta Power.

Liam Reddy played his junior career with the North Sutherland Rockets until the under twelves, when he was scouted by Sydney United.

Brisbane Roar reported in December 2009 that Liam Reddy would be released at the end of the season at his own request.

Liam Reddy's debut for the Phoenix was an away fixture against Adelaide United which ended as a draw.

Liam Reddy went on to play in the next two home fixtures for the Phoenix and he played a pivotal role in winning both of the matches.

Liam Reddy helped the Phoenix get back on track with their play-off hopes with his third clean sheet in Wellington colours against Adelaide United.

Liam Reddy currently holds the Wellington Phoenix record for most consecutive clean sheets after he kept three clean sheets against Adelaide United, Gold Coast United and Central Coast Mariners.

Liam Reddy was a favourite with the Wellington fans when he was announced as one of the finalists for the Members' Player of the Year.

Liam Reddy contested for the No 1 Jersey, with Ivan Necevski who has been the reserve keeper for Sydney FC for several years.

Liam Reddy was controversially sent off against the Central Coast Mariners after referee Matthew Breeze deemed he had tripped Mariners midfielder Patricio Perez.

On 29 March 2012 Liam Reddy was sent home from a trip to New Zealand after allegedly being drunk on the plane trip over.

On 13 April 2012, Liam Reddy's contract was terminated by Sydney FC immediately due to 'serious misconduct'.

On 23 August 2013, Liam Reddy signed a one-year deal with then A-League champions, the Central Coast Mariners.

On 15 March 2014, Liam Reddy signed a two-year contract extension with the Gosford-based club after a series of strong performances.

Liam Reddy had been dropped from the club following the incidents, and had been training in isolation away from the team.

Liam Reddy signed with Perth Glory in June 2016, his seventh A-League club.

In March 2020, Liam Reddy became the first goalkeeper in A-League history, and the fourth player overall, to reach 300 A-League appearances.

Liam Reddy made his 350th A-League appearance on 2 January 2023, in what turned out to be his final match for Perth Glory.