18 Facts About Michael Reddy

Michael Reddy appeared as a professional for Kilkenny City, Swindon Town, Hull City, Barnsley, York City and Sheffield Wednesday.

Michael Reddy was capped eight times by the Republic of Ireland Under-21 side, scoring three goals.

Michael Reddy spent five years on Wearside; between 2001 and his departure in 2004, he was loaned out to Swindon, Hull, Barnsley, York, and twice to Sheffield Wednesday.

Michael Reddy made 18 appearances for Sunderland, scoring twice, and he scored a late equalizer against Middlesbrough in the league.

Manager Peter Reid declared Michael Reddy to be the "most exciting young player" he had ever worked with.

Michael Reddy received the club's Young Player of the Year award and was called into the full Irish squad in the same season.

In July 2004, Michael Reddy signed for Grimsby Town as one of the first new signings under newly installed manager Russell Slade.

Michael Reddy was a huge signing for the cash-strapped and relegation-hit club, as was the addition of winger Andy Parkinson, who had joined the club a few days previously.

Michael Reddy was used as Town's striker, mainly playing alongside Martin Gritton, Matt Harrold or Colin Cramb throughout this season.

Michael Reddy finished the season by scoring a hat-trick against the Kidderminster Harriers.

Michael Reddy managed nine goals throughout the season, and the club finished in 18th place.

Michael Reddy was named in the PFA Team of the Year for that season.

Michael Reddy was deemed fit enough to take part in the play-off campaign.

Grimsby had made the signing of striker Isaiah Rankin in the hope of combining the pair in an attempt to make a second assault on promotion from League Two, but Michael Reddy still had a persistent hip injury.

Michael Reddy managed to play the odd game, and soon Slade's replacement as manager, Graham Rodger, was dismissed by the club after a 'poor' start to the season.

The new Grimsby boss stated that he wanted to keep Michael Reddy, who had by now undergone hip surgery.

Michael Reddy remained with Yeovil for several weeks before leaving the club.

Michael Reddy has since taken up his UEFA B coaching license with the English FA in 2009.