Conrad Logan
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Conrad Joseph Logan is an Irish
football goalkeeper currently playing for Rotherham United
on loan from Leicester City
. He was educated at St. Eunan's College
in Letterkenny
, Co. Donegal, and is a former Irish youth international.
Although not a regular goalkeeper, Logan is currently Leicester’s longest serving player, having been with the club since joining the academy in 2001. He is the first Leicester player to play at the new Wembley Stadium
on 26 May 2008 (while on loan at Stockport County
), winning the League Two play-off final
after a 3-2 win over Rochdale
.
, County Donegal
, Logan began his career in 2001 in the youth system
at Leicester City
. He had two loan spells at Boston United
during the 2005–06 season.
Logan, who is known for his big ruddy cheeks, made his senior debut for Leicester in a 2–0 League Cup
win over Macclesfield Town on 22 August 2006. After a series of poor displays from first-choice keeper Paul Henderson
at the start of the 2006–07 season, Logan made his league debut in a 0–0 draw against Colchester United on 23 September. He was dropped from the first-team squad after conceding four goals against Sheffield Wednesday on 2 December 2006. Nonetheless, he signed a new three-year contract on 21 December. When Nigel Worthington
was appointed caretaker manager, Logan regained his place in a 2–1 defeat to Norwich City on 14 April 2007. He played in the club's last five league games of the season, earning two clean sheets but conceding eight goals, helping Leicester avoid relegation.
on May 26 where they met and defeated northwest rivals Rochdale
3–2.
Logan joined Luton Town on loan for six months in the 2008–2009 season, providing competition for Luton goalkeeper Dean Brill
. He saved three penalty kick
s in a 0–0 FA Cup
draw against Altrincham
on 21 November 2008, which Luton won 4–2 on penalties. Logan helped the club to another penalty shootout win against Brentford
in the Football League Trophy
second round on 7 October 2008. His form prompted the club to make an offer for his loan to be extended by a further month. However, this was rejected by Logan's agent, and he missed out on the 2009 Football League Trophy Final
against Scunthorpe
on 5 April 2009, which Luton won 3-2.
On March 27, Logan rejoined Stockport County on a one week emergency loan as cover for injured keepers Owain Fôn Williams
and Lloyd Rigby. He extended his stay with Stockport by a further week on 3 April in where the clubs win against crewe on the penultimate game guaranteed safety in league 1.
On August 5, Logan joined Rotherham United on loan until January 2012. Logan made his debut for the millers in the 1-0 win over Oxford United on August 7.
, who was previously coach at the club, felt that "to be fair to Conrad, he has also done well." Logan signed an extended contract with Leicester until the summer of 2012 on 16 February 2010. He finally played his first league game for the club since 2007 against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough Stadium
on 6 March 2010, conceding one goal in a 2–0 defeat. Coming on as a substitute for injured first choice keeper Chris Weale
, Logan was still happy with life at the club. With Leicester already qualified for the Championship play-offs
, Logan was finally given his first start against Middlesbrough
on 2 May 2010, saving a penalty kick
and keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 win.
Logan played 7 games for Leicester in 2010-11 season, before on 18 February 2011, he joined Bristol Rovers
on a one month loan deal. Logan then extended his loan deal until the end of the season, after impressive displays, including two penalty saves in as many games against Huddersfield
and Notts County.
. Despite the snub, Logan is determined to play for his country.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
football goalkeeper currently playing for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
on loan from Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
. He was educated at St. Eunan's College
St. Eunan's College
Saint Eunan's College is an all-male voluntary secondary school. Located in Glencar, Letterkenny , County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, the building is a three-storey castle with four round towers at each corner of the building. The school is named after the Abbot of Iona St...
in Letterkenny
Letterkenny
Letterkenny , with a population of 17,568, is the largest town in County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in Ireland. The town is located on the River Swilly...
, Co. Donegal, and is a former Irish youth international.
Although not a regular goalkeeper, Logan is currently Leicester’s longest serving player, having been with the club since joining the academy in 2001. He is the first Leicester player to play at the new Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
on 26 May 2008 (while on loan at Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
), winning the League Two play-off final
2008 Football League Two play-off Final
The 2008 Football League Two play-off Final, also known as the 2008 Coca-Cola League Two play-off Final due to sponsorship from Coca-Cola, was a football match played at Wembley Stadium on 26 May 2008, at the end of the 2007–08 season....
after a 3-2 win over Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
.
Leicester City
Born in RameltonRamelton
Ramelton is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. Its population is 1,088 .Ramelton is situated at the mouth of the River Lennon, 11 km north of Letterkenny and 4 km east of Milford, on the western shores of Lough Swilly. The town is named from Ráth Mealtáin, , an early Gaelic chieftain...
, County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Logan began his career in 2001 in the youth system
Youth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
at Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
. He had two loan spells at Boston United
Boston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
during the 2005–06 season.
Logan, who is known for his big ruddy cheeks, made his senior debut for Leicester in a 2–0 League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
win over Macclesfield Town on 22 August 2006. After a series of poor displays from first-choice keeper Paul Henderson
Paul Henderson (footballer)
Paul John Henderson is an Australian football goalkeeper who is currently playing for Sydney Olympic.-Club career:Henderson started his career in club football in Australia...
at the start of the 2006–07 season, Logan made his league debut in a 0–0 draw against Colchester United on 23 September. He was dropped from the first-team squad after conceding four goals against Sheffield Wednesday on 2 December 2006. Nonetheless, he signed a new three-year contract on 21 December. When Nigel Worthington
Nigel Worthington
Nigel Worthington is a former Northern Ireland international footballer and manager.He was manager of the Northern Ireland national team from 2007 until after their final Euro 2012 qualifying campaign match against Italy in October 2011.As a player, he was a left full back and occasional left...
was appointed caretaker manager, Logan regained his place in a 2–1 defeat to Norwich City on 14 April 2007. He played in the club's last five league games of the season, earning two clean sheets but conceding eight goals, helping Leicester avoid relegation.
Loan moves
On 6 August 2007, Logan was made available for loan for the forthcoming season, and he signed a season-long loan with Stockport County on 9 August. In the 2007–08 season, Logan played 38 games for Stockport and helped the team to a League Two play-off final2008 Football League Two play-off Final
The 2008 Football League Two play-off Final, also known as the 2008 Coca-Cola League Two play-off Final due to sponsorship from Coca-Cola, was a football match played at Wembley Stadium on 26 May 2008, at the end of the 2007–08 season....
on May 26 where they met and defeated northwest rivals Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
3–2.
Logan joined Luton Town on loan for six months in the 2008–2009 season, providing competition for Luton goalkeeper Dean Brill
Dean Brill
Dean Michael Brill is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Football League Two side Barnet. He plays as a goalkeeper.-Luton Town:...
. He saved three penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
s in a 0–0 FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
draw against Altrincham
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
on 21 November 2008, which Luton won 4–2 on penalties. Logan helped the club to another penalty shootout win against Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
second round on 7 October 2008. His form prompted the club to make an offer for his loan to be extended by a further month. However, this was rejected by Logan's agent, and he missed out on the 2009 Football League Trophy Final
2009 Football League Trophy Final
The 2009 Football League Trophy Final was the 26th final of the domestic football cup competition for teams from Football Leagues One and Two, the Football League Trophy. The final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 5 April 2009, the second time that the final had been staged at the stadium...
against Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
on 5 April 2009, which Luton won 3-2.
On March 27, Logan rejoined Stockport County on a one week emergency loan as cover for injured keepers Owain Fôn Williams
Owain Fôn Williams
Owain Fôn Williams is a Welsh footballer who plays as a goalkeeper who plays for Tranmere Rovers.-Crewe Alexandra:Born in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Williams joined Crewe Alexandra after impressing during a trial spell and was signed on scholarship forms in 2003...
and Lloyd Rigby. He extended his stay with Stockport by a further week on 3 April in where the clubs win against crewe on the penultimate game guaranteed safety in league 1.
On August 5, Logan joined Rotherham United on loan until January 2012. Logan made his debut for the millers in the 1-0 win over Oxford United on August 7.
Return to Leicester City
Despite a succession of loan moves, Logan refused to give up on his career at Leicester and vowed to fight for his place in the 2009–10 season. Tim FlowersTim Flowers
Timothy David "Tim" Flowers is an English former football goalkeeper and the former manager of Conference North team Stafford Rangers.-Club career:...
, who was previously coach at the club, felt that "to be fair to Conrad, he has also done well." Logan signed an extended contract with Leicester until the summer of 2012 on 16 February 2010. He finally played his first league game for the club since 2007 against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough Stadium
Hillsborough Stadium
Hillsborough Stadium is the home of Sheffield Wednesday football club, Sheffield, England. Football has been played at the ground since it was opened on 2 September 1899, when Wednesday moved from their original ground at Olive Grove. Today it is a 39,812 capacity all-seater stadium, making it the...
on 6 March 2010, conceding one goal in a 2–0 defeat. Coming on as a substitute for injured first choice keeper Chris Weale
Chris Weale
Christopher "Chris" Weale is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a goalkeeper.-Yeovil Town:...
, Logan was still happy with life at the club. With Leicester already qualified for the Championship play-offs
Football League Championship play-offs
The Football League Championship play-offs are a series of playoff matches contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the Football League Championship table. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 6th playing 3rd and 5th playing 4th, with the return fixtures following...
, Logan was finally given his first start against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
on 2 May 2010, saving a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
and keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 win.
Logan played 7 games for Leicester in 2010-11 season, before on 18 February 2011, he joined Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
on a one month loan deal. Logan then extended his loan deal until the end of the season, after impressive displays, including two penalty saves in as many games against Huddersfield
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
and Notts County.
International career
Logan being capped from U14 all the way through to U19 but has been overlooked for the U21 and senior Republic of Ireland national football teamRepublic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
. Despite the snub, Logan is determined to play for his country.
Career statistics
Correct as of 10 August 2011| Season | Club | Division | League | Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... |
League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis... |
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| 2005–06 | Leicester City Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
– | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2006–07 The Football League 2006-07 The 2006–2007 season was the 107th completed season of the Football League.-Overview:The Football League was contested through three Divisions in England and Wales. The divisions were the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League Two... |
18 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | – | – | 20 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2008–09 | League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
– | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 2009–10 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 Football League Championship The 2010–11 Football League Championship was the seventh season of the league under its current name and nineteenth season under its current league division format... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2005– | Total | 23 | 0 | |– | 2005–06 The Football League 2005-06 The 2005–2006 season was the 106th completed season of The Football League.-Overview:In this season of Football League, Reading was the only club in England to get more than 100 points and they also have won the League Championship... | Boston United Boston United F.C. Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's... |
League Two Football League Two Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
13 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 13 | 0 | ||||
| 2007–08 The Football League 2007-08 The Football League is contested through three divisions in England and Wales. The divisions are the League Championship, League One and League Two. The winner and the runner up of the League Championship will be automatically promoted to the Premier League and they will be joined by the winner of... |
Stockport County Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
34 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 41 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2008–09 | Luton Town Luton Town F.C. Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was... |
22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | |||||||
| 2008–09 | Stockport County Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
7 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 7 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 Football League One The 2010–11 Football League One is the seventh season of the league under its current title and nineteenth season under its current league division format... |
Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers F.C. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city.... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
16 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 16 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2011–12 2011–12 Football League Two The 2011–12 Football League Two is the eighth season of the league under its current title and nineteenth season under its current league division format.-From League Two:... |
Rotherham United Rotherham United F.C. Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history... |
League Two Football League Two Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||||||
| 2005– | Career Total | 129 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | League Two play-offs Football League Two play-offs The Football League Two play-offs are a series of play-off matches, contested by the teams finishing from 4th to 7th in the Football League Two table to determine the fourth promotion place to the third tier of English football, League One. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 7th playing... : 2008 2008 Football League Two play-off Final The 2008 Football League Two play-off Final, also known as the 2008 Coca-Cola League Two play-off Final due to sponsorship from Coca-Cola, was a football match played at Wembley Stadium on 26 May 2008, at the end of the 2007–08 season.... External linksThe source of this article is wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The text of this article is licensed under the GFDL.
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