Kerr McInroy (born 31 August 2000) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne.

Early and personal life

Born in Glasgow,[2] McInroy grew up in Dunfermline.[3] His grandfather is a supporter of Dunfermline Athletic and he was once a season ticket holder at the club.[4][3] He attended Woodmill High School before moving to St Ninian's High School as part of Celtic's school project.[5]

Career

Celtic

McInroy played youth football with Cowdenbeath before joining Celtic's academy at the age of 12.[3] He became the captain of the reserve team at Celtic but suffered a torn anterior crucial ligament in May 2019, meaning he was out injured until February 2020.[6][7]

He joined Dunfermline Athletic on loan in September 2020.[5][3][6] He made his debut for the club on 6 October 2020 in a 1–0 victory over Dumbarton in the Scottish League Cup, before making his league debut on 17 October 2020 in a 3–1 victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[2]

In September 2021, McInroy joined Airdrieonians of Scottish League One on loan until January 2022.[8] He was then loaned to Championship club Ayr United in January 2022.[9]

Kilmarnock

On 13 June 2022, McInroy left Celtic and joined newly-promoted Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on a two-year deal.[10][11]

On 3 August 2023, McInroy joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a season-long loan.[12] He was released by Kilmarnock at the end of his contract in the summer of 2024.[13]

Shelbourne

On 23 January 2025, McInroy joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne.[14]

International career

He has represented Scotland at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels.[15]

Career Statistics

Club

As of match played 7 March 2025[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Celtic B 2017-18[16] 1[c] 0 1 0
2018-19[17] 1[c] 0 1 0
2021-22[18] 2[c] 0 2 0
Total 4 0 4 0
Celtic 2017-18[16] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018-19[17] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020-21[19] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021-22[18] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 2020-21[19] Scottish Championship 16 0 1 0 4 0 1[d] 0 22 0
Airdrieonians (loan) 2021-22[18] Scottish League One 12 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 4
Ayr United (loan) 2021-22[18] Scottish Championship 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 2
Kilmarnock 2022-23[20] Scottish Premiership 12 0 1 0 3 1 16 1
2023-24[21] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 12 0 1 0 3 1 16 1
Partick Thistle (loan) 2023-24[21] Scottish Championship 32 4 2 1 1 0 4[e] 0 39 5
Shelbourne 2025[22] LOI Premier Division 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 91 10 5 1 8 1 0 0 9 0 113 12
  1. ^ Includes Scottish Cup, FAI Cup
  2. ^ Includes Scottish League Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Scottish Premiership play-offs
  5. ^ One appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup, Three appearances in Scottish Premiership play-offs

References

  1. ^ a b Kerr McInroy at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b Kerr McInroy at Soccerbase
  3. ^ a b c d Collin, Iain (22 September 2020). "Celtic youngster Kerr McInroy is convinced that going back to hometown club Dunfermline can help him kick-start his career". The Courier. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  4. ^ Hart, Ross (1 October 2020). "Hometown move was 'perfect' for Kerr". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  5. ^ a b Hart, Ross (22 September 2020). "Pars loan Celtic midfielder McInroy". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Former Celtic reserve captain McInroy joins Pars in loan deal". The Scotsman. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 18 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020 – via Pressreader.com.
  7. ^ "In this week's international break Celtic View". Celticfc.com. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Midfielder Kerr makes loan switch". Airdrieonians F.C. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  9. ^ Wilson, Stuart (31 January 2022). "Celtic midfielder Kerr McInroy: Why I had to join 'legend' Lee Bullen". Daily Record. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Kerr McInroy joins Ayrshire's Number One". Kilmarnock FC. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Kilmarnock sign midfielder McInroy from Celtic" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  12. ^ "Kerr McInroy joins on loan from Kilmarnock". Partick Thistle FC. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  13. ^ Highet, Lochlin (22 May 2024). "First team squad update following 2023/24 season". Kilmarnock FC.
  14. ^ "Kerr McInroy is a Red". Shelbourne F.C. 23 January 2025.
  15. ^ Kerr McInroy at the Scottish Football Association
  16. ^ a b "Games played by Kerr McInroy in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  17. ^ a b "Games played by Kerr McInroy in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  18. ^ a b c d "Games played by Kerr McInroy in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  19. ^ a b "Games played by Kerr McInroy in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  20. ^ "Games played by Kerr McInroy in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  21. ^ a b "Games played by Kerr McInroy in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  22. ^ "Games played by Kerr McInroy in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
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