Kieran Offord

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Kieran Offord
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-03-28) 28 March 2004 (age 20)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Stirling Albion
(on loan from St Mirren)
Youth career
St Mirren
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– St Mirren 2 (0)
2021East Stirlingshire (loan) 2 (1)
2021–2022East Stirlingshire (loan) 16 (11)
2022–2023Alloa Athletic (loan) 13 (3)
2023Edinburgh City (loan) 18 (2)
2024–Stirling Albion (loan) 12 (2)
International career
2019 Scotland U16 3 (2)
2021– Scotland U19 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:14, 27 March 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:14, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

Kieran Offord (born 28 March 2004) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stirling Albion, on loan from St Mirren.

Club career[edit]

After coming through the youth ranks at St Mirren, Offord joined Lowland League side East Stirlingshire on loan in December 2021. He scored on his debut against Dalbeattie Star.[1] He also featured against Celtic B.[2]

On 22 December 2021, Offord was recalled and made his St Mirren debut in a 0–0 draw with Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.[3] He was brought into the squad due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad and played on the right wing.[4] He made a second appearance days later on 26 December, coming on as a late substitute against Rangers.[5] On 28 December 2021, Offord was back in the East Stirlingshire side.[6]

In the summer of 2022, Offord returned to the St Mirren first team. He scored in a friendly against Crusaders[7] and started in a 2-0 League Cup win over Cowdenbeath.[8] In September 2022, Offord joined Alloa Athletic on a season-long loan.[9] He scored on his debut against Clyde.[10] On 20 January 2023, Offord was recalled by St Mirren.[11]

Offord signed a new contract with St Mirren in August 2023, while he was also loaned to Edinburgh City.[12] In January 2024, Offord joined Stirling Albion on loan.[13]

International career[edit]

In October 2019, Offord was called up to the Scotland national under-16 football team. He scored twice on his debut against the Republic of Ireland.[14]

In November 2021, Offord was called up to the Scotland national under-19 squad to play in Croatia.

References[edit]

  1. ^ @eaststirlingsh2 (4 December 2021). "20' Shire double their advantage with a debut goal from Offor" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 December 2021 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ @eaststirlingsh2 (10 December 2021). "Tonight v @CelticFCB" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 December 2021 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Jim Goodwin admits he wanted St Mirren board to defy SPFL and refuse to play Celtic". scotsman.com. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  4. ^ Ramage, Ben (22 December 2021). "Covid-ravaged St Mirren side battle to well-earned point against Celtic". Daily Record.
  5. ^ "Van Bronckhorst pleased with 'controlled' Rangers". BBC Sport.
  6. ^ "Keeping it Civil – Civil Service Strollers – 28/12/2021". thescottishfootballadventure.com. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  7. ^ "O'Hara believes Belfast trip will strengthen St Mirren after netting first goal". 28 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Saints win at Cowdenbeath in Premier Sports Cup".
  9. ^ "Kieran Offord joins Alloa Athletic on loan".
  10. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/sunday-mail-uk/20220904/282711935854023 [bare URL]
  11. ^ "Kieran Offord returns from loan spell". www.stmirren.com. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Offord and Taylor sign new deals before heading on loan". BBC Sport. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  13. ^ "Kieran Offord - NEW SIGNING". stirlingalbion.co.uk. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  14. ^ "International matches". Scottish FA. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2021.