18 Facts About Sean Scannell

Sean Scannell then signed for Huddersfield Town where he spent the next six seasons.

Sean Scannell has since played for Burton Albion, Bradford City, Blackpool and Grimsby Town.

Sean Scannell has represented the Republic of Ireland at U17, U18, U19, U21 and B level.

Sean Scannell finished that campaign having featured in 25 games, earning him a call up to the Republic of Ireland Under-17's squad and was named Palace's Young Player of the Year in 2008.

The reports stated that Sean Scannell who was linked with the Terriers in January 2012, had agreed a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee and would move subject to a medical.

Later that day, Sean Scannell signed a three-year contract with Huddersfield, making him Simon Grayson's first permanent signing for the club.

On 19 July 2018, Sean Scannell signed for League One club Bradford City on an initial two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

On 2 September 2020, Sean Scannell signed a two-year deal for League Two club Grimsby Town.

Sean Scannell went on to feature as a regular in the Grimsby team before rupturing his Achilles in a game against Maidenhead United.

Grimsby secured promotion with victory in the play-off final, though Sean Scannell was not in the matchday squad at London Stadium.

On 8 July 2022, Paul Hurst announced Sean Scannell had extended his contract by signing a new short-term deal, confirming the club would continue to support him as he continue his lengthy rehab following his injury.

On 12 July 2023, Sean Scannell signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Hornchurch.

Sean Scannell's father being from County Armagh allows him the choice between Northern Ireland or the Republic.

Sean Scannell has represented the Republic of Ireland at Under-17, Under-18, Under-19, Under-21 and Ireland B levels.

Sean Scannell made 10 appearances for the under-21s between 2009 and 2012.

On 30 July 2012, Sean Scannell received his first call up to the under-21 squad since joining Huddersfield Town, for the European Championship qualifier against Turkey.

In May 2018, it was reported that Sean Scannell had submitted the required paperwork to FIFA to declare for Northern Ireland and would be involved in the squad's upcoming Nations League campaign.

Sean Scannell's father is from County Armagh, and he is of Jamaican heritage.