John McGrath

Date of birth27 March 1980
Place of birthLimerick
NationalityIrish
Weight66 kg
Height1.78 m
PositionMidfielder

Having developed with Aston Villa's reserve team, John stepped up to make his Premiership debut when he replaced David Ginola for the second half of the home defeat by Liverpool in January 2001 and also featured as a late substitute in the game at Bradford City.

A wide left-sided player, he can play either as a winger or a wing back.

He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s against Holland in September 2000 and also featured as a substitute against Estonia the following month.

John was made available for transfer by Doncaster Rovers in November 2004 before joining Kidderminster Harriers in January 2005 with a contract to the end of the season.

His contract at Burton Albion was extended to June 2013 in May 2011.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Aston Villa 03 Sep 1999 30 Jun 2003
Southend United 22 Jul 2002 29 Jul 2002 T
Dagenham and Redbridge 29 Nov 2002 12 May 2003 L
Doncaster Rovers 07 Jul 2003 13 Jan 2005
Shrewsbury Town 31 Aug 2004 31 Oct 2004 L
Kidderminster Harriers 13 Jan 2005 30 Jun 2005
Limerick 01 Sep 2005 31 Dec 2005
Weymouth 05 Jan 2006 30 Jun 2006
Tamworth 01 Jul 2006 30 Jun 2007
Burton Albion 01 Jul 2007 30 Jun 2013
York City 12 Feb 2013 31 May 2013 L
Alfreton Town 03 Aug 2013

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2000-01 Aston Villa Premier League
3
2002-03 Dagenham and Redbridge FA Cup 4
2003-04 Doncaster Rovers FA Cup 1
2003-04 Doncaster Rovers LDV Vans Trophy 1
2003-04 Doncaster Rovers League Cup 1
2003-04 Doncaster Rovers League Division 3 4
7
2004-05 Kidderminster Harriers League Two 18
1
3
1
2004-05 Shrewsbury Town League Two 7
1
1
2006-07 Tamworth FA Cup 3
1
1
2007-08 Burton Albion FA Cup 3
2
1
2009-10 Burton Albion FA Cup 1
2009-10 Burton Albion Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
1
2009-10 Burton Albion League Cup 1
2009-10 Burton Albion League Two 44
1
1
4
2010-11 Burton Albion FA Cup 4
2010-11 Burton Albion League Cup 1
2010-11 Burton Albion League Two 38
3
3
13
2011-12 Burton Albion FA Cup 1
2011-12 Burton Albion Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
1
2011-12 Burton Albion League Cup
1
2011-12 Burton Albion League Two 28
3
6
2012-13 Burton Albion FA Cup 1
2
2012-13 Burton Albion League Two 1
5
2012-13 Burton Albion League Two Play-Offs 2
2012-13 York City League Two 9
2013-14 Alfreton Town FA Cup 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
07 Dec 2002 Crawley Town v Dagenham and Redbridge W 1-2 FA Cup 2nd round
04 Jan 2003 Plymouth Argyle v Dagenham and Redbridge D 2-2 FA Cup 3rd round
14 Jan 2003 Dagenham and Redbridge v Plymouth Argyle W 2-0 FA Cup 3rd round replay
25 Jan 2003 Norwich City v Dagenham and Redbridge L 1-0 FA Cup 4th round


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1999-00 Republic of Ireland Toulon Under-21
2
1999-00 Republic of Ireland Under-21
1
2000-01 Republic of Ireland UEFA Under-21 1
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
25 Apr 2000 Republic of Ireland v Greece L 1-2 U21
27 May 2000 Republic of Ireland v Ghana W 2-0 Toulon Under-21 Group A
29 May 2000 Portugal v Republic of Ireland L 3-0 Toulon Under-21 Group A
01 Sep 2000 Netherlands v Republic of Ireland L 2-0 UEFA U21 Group 2
10 Oct 2000 Republic of Ireland v Estonia W 1-0 UEFA U21 Group 2


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.