Eoghan O'Connell

Wrexham AFC have completed the signing of defender Eoghan O'Connell from League One side Charlton Athletic. The 27-year-old former Republic of Ireland ...

The last two days have been long searching for the player we felt could make the difference for us and I’d like to thank the co-chairmen for their support in bringing in Eoghan to the club." O'Connell said: "I'm really happy, as soon as the chance to come here came up I was excited to get here and get everything sorted. "I can't wait to get into training with the lads. Parkinson has wasted no time in moving to bring in O'Connell who has been a regular for the Addicks this season. He then had loan spells with Oldham Athletic, Cork City and Walsall before moving permanently to Bury in 2017. "He has a lot of experience at a high level and he will bring a lot of quality to the team.

Charlton Athletic defender Eoghan O'Connell is poised to join big spending Wrexham in the National League. The 27-year-old only joined the Addicks in the ...

This is likely to depend on Charlton bringing someone in but they have been linked with Michael Hector so this could be one to watch in the coming hours. Wrexham are currently top of the league as they look to seal a return to the Football League this season. They state that there is confidence that a deal can be agreed before the 11pm deadline in what will be a major boost for Phil Parkinson.

The 27-year old brings a wealth of experience to the Dragons, who top the National League table.

He only made 13 appearances for Celtic in all competitions, including four in the [Champions League](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/13/1134458-arsenal-wfc-vs-chelsea-wfc-wsl-preview-gameweek-11-2023.html) before moving on, spending time on loan at Oldham, Cork City and Walsall. "I can't wait to get into training with the lads. I've been injured for a while but I've been back in for the last few weeks. As soon as the chance to come here came up I was excited to get here and get everything sorted. Upon arriving at the club, O'Connell said "it's a club on the up. [Portsmouth](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/26/1135812-peterborough-united-vs-portsmouth-league-one-preview-gameweek-26-2023.html) and playing his part in the club’s run to the EFL Cup quarterfinals – appearing as a second-half substitute against [Manchester City](https://www.vavel.com/en/data/manchester-city) at [Old Trafford.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/28/1136061-man-united-3-1-reading-casemiro-brace-helps-man-united-progress-into-fa-cup-5th-round.html) [Bury](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/29/1127976-shrewsbury-town-vs-york-city-fa-cup-first-round-preview-2022.html) and then [Rochdale](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/30/1136201-carlisle-united-vs-barrow-league-2-preview-gameweek-28-2023.html) in Leagues One and Two – making more than 100 league appearances for the latter before earning a move to Charlton last summer. [Phil Parkinson ](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/29/1136161-phil-parkinson-choked-for-the-fans-after-wrexham-suffer-late-cup-heartbreak.html)was delighted with the move, stating "I'm very pleased, Eoghan is a very strong signing for us, we had the disappointment of losing a couple of players over the weekend, but it was important we acted quickly. [Altrincham ](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/31/1136316-altrincham-deadline-day-signings.html)at the [Racecourse Ground.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/31/1128123-wrexham-vs-maidenhead-united-national-league-preview-gameweek-19-2022.html) [Scottish Premiership](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/12/1126091-bury-afc-vs-york-city-fa-cup-fourth-round-qualifying-2022.html) in 2014. [Vanarama National League](https://www.vavel.com/en/search?query=Vanarama%20National%20League), have bolstered their back-line with the signing of the 27-year-old, who is a former academy graduate of Scottish giants [Celtic.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/31/1136294-tranmere-rovers-january-transfer-window-round-up.html) [Wrexham](https://www.vavel.com/en/search?query=Wrexham%20AFC) have signed defender Eoghan O'Connell from [League One](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/31/1136298-peterborough-win-race-to-sign-kabongo-tshimanga.html) side [Charlton Athletic ](https://www.vavel.com/en/data/charlton-athletic)for an undisclosed fee.

Eoghan left Celtic in 2017 after coming through the academy. He made a few first team starts but never did enough to hold down a place in the team.

Eoghan left Celtic in 2017 after coming through the academy. Wrexham have been taken over by Hollywood actors Ryan Renolds and Rob McElhenney, who spearheaded a revolution at the Welsh club. Former Celtic defender Eoghan O’Connell is set to sign for Wrexham on transfer deadline day from Charlton, and the owners have teased the signing with a brilliant video.

Former Celtic defender Eoghan O'Connell has signed for Wrexham. The Welsh side are owned by Hollywood A-listers Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.

Although, he was soon out into the periphery of the squad and left in the summer of 2017. The 27-year-old is a product of the Celtic Academy and despite being tipped to breakthrough to the first team, he left having made just 13 appearances. The Welsh side are owned by Hollywood A-listers Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.

The Irish centre-back signed for the Addicks in the summer on a free from Rochdale.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson added: “I’m very pleased, Eoghan is a very strong signing for us. “Given the lack of first team opportunities he was likely to get here, and the fee involved, it makes sense for us as a football club. O’Connell told Wrexham’s official website: “It’s a club on the up.

Wrexham revealed the signing of Eoghan O'Connell in hilarious fashion, with co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds featuring in the video.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: O'Connell arrives at Wrexham on a permanent deal from League One side Charlton Athletic, having made 22 appearances for the Addicks this campaign. WHAT NEXT FOR O'CONNELL? McElhenney, who is of Irish descent, tried to give him some pointers.

Corkman Eoghan O'Connell has dropped down two divisions to sign up for Wrexham's Hollywood funded project. O'Connell - a cousin of Irish rugby legend Paul ...

"Eoghan wants to be playing every week and the move provides him with a longer term deal with great financial reward as well as the regular football he craves," said Charlton boss Dean Holden. It was a step forward in the defender's career when he signed for Charlton last summer, and he has made 22 appearances in the intervening period, although a knee injury caused him difficulty. O'Connell started his career at Celtic where he got Champions League experience as a youngster and subsequently had loan spells with Oldham, Cork City and Walsall before spending time on the books of Bury and Rochdale.

Wrexham revealed the signing of Eoghan O'Connell in hilarious fashion, with co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds featuring in the video.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: O'Connell arrives at Wrexham on a permanent deal from League One side Charlton Athletic, having made 22 appearances for the Addicks this campaign. WHAT NEXT FOR O'CONNELL? McElhenney, who is of Irish descent, tried to give him some pointers.

Corkman Eoghan O'Connell has dropped down two divisions to sign up for Wrexham's Hollywood funded project.

"Eoghan wants to be playing every week and the move provides him with a longer term deal with great financial reward as well as the regular football he craves," said Charlton boss Dean Holden. It was a step forward in the defender's career when he signed for Charlton last summer, and he has made 22 appearances in the intervening period, although a knee injury caused him difficulty. O'Connell started his career at Celtic where he got Champions League experience as a youngster and subsequently had loan spells with Oldham, Cork City and Walsall before spending time on the books of Bury and Rochdale.

Wrexham revealed the signing of Eoghan O'Connell in hilarious fashion, with co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds featuring in the video.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: O'Connell arrives at Wrexham on a permanent deal from League One side Charlton Athletic, having made 22 appearances for the Addicks this campaign. WHAT NEXT FOR O'CONNELL? McElhenney, who is of Irish descent, tried to give him some pointers.

The former Cork City defender has joined Wrexham, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, from League One side Charlton Athletic.

Wrexham drew with Championship side Sheffield United last weekend in the FA Cup fifth round. O'Connell, a cousin of former Ireland and Munster rugby star Paul, started his career at Celtic, featuring in the Champions League for the Scottish side. The Welsh club are owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and they announced O'Connell's signing in a video discussing the correct pronouncement of 'Eoghan'.

Deadpool star Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have generated huge interested in the Welsh club since taking over last season.

Fiacre Kelleher picked up the baton in 2020 when he joined from Macclesfield Town and he spent one season in north Wales. Wrexham are battling for promotion to the Football League and they currently sit in second place in the National League, three points behind leaders Notts County with two games in hand. This transfer continues a long tradition of players from Cork lining out for Wrexham, a linage that rose to prominence through Brian Carey.

National League side Wrexham have signed Irish defender Eoghan O'Connell, much to the delight of owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

“It’s a club on the up. Wrexham have an FA Cup replay against Sheffield United to look forward to after an incredible 3-3 draw in the first game, and they will know that if they manage to beat the Championship side, they will have a massive game against Spurs to look forward to. National League side Wrexham have signed Irish defender Eoghan O’Connell for an undisclosed fee, much to the delight of owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Irish defender Eoghan O'Connell completed a deadline day move to Wrexham, but Ryan Reynolds struggled to get to grips with the pronunciation of his name.

His new manager, Phil Parkinson, added: “I’m very pleased, Eoghan is a very strong signing for us, we had the disappointment of losing a couple of players over the weekend, but it was important we acted quickly. The ambition of the Club, with the manager and players here, is obviously promotion so I’ll throw myself in and see how I can contribute to it.” O'Connell has spoken about his move, citing the ambition of the club as a huge draw with promotion Wrexham's main target this term. The Hollywood star is heavily invested, but was filmed as he attempted to pronounce the Irish name of the new signing. Wrexham's next big day out will be a trip to Bramall Lane. O'Connell, who is a cousin of Irish rugby great Paul O'Connell, was signed from Charlton for an undisclosed fee and could make his debut this weekend against Altrincham.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was seeking defensive reinforcements after Jordan Tunnicliffe and Aaron Hayden picked up injures in Sunday's 3-3 draw against ...

“Promotion is the aim with the manager and the players so hopefully I can help achieve it.” “I am really excited to get started, hopefully get into the team and just go from there. “It was up to me to make a decision and I jumped at this opportunity.”

RYAN REYNOLDS and Rob McElhenney playfully joked around about the pronunciation of 'Eoghan' while announcing Wrexham's signing of an Irish player.

[scoring a late equaliser in an enthralling 3-3 draw](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10137024/wrexham-sheffield-united-match-report-fa-cup/) to ensure there'll be a replay. [left both in stitches](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10139576/ryan-reynolds-wrexham-fa-cup-sheffield-united-bbc/) throughout. While there have been some cynics about their motivations in the wake of a documentary entitled 'Welcome to Wrexham' being filmed for Disney+, they have walked the walk as well as talked the talk. They sit second in the National League as they seek to return to the Football League for the first time since 2008. [Hollywood A-lister](https://www.thesun.ie/who/ryan-reynolds/) and the sitcom star have been co-owners of the Welsh club [since February 2021](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/6523342/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-wrexham-takeover-complete/). The latest example of this had an Irish twang as McElhenney, who has Irish heritage, 'taught' his famous pal how to pronounce 'Eoghan' ahead of the club signing Eoghan O'Connell.

Last night we welcomed commanding central defender Eoghan O'Connell to the Racecourse Ground, for an undisclosed fee from Charlton Athletic.

During his time at the Dale, he played on 115 occasions, was made Captain in 2020/21 and earned the Club Player of the Season award the following campaign. O’Connell was in good company at the heart of the Greens defence during that game, lining up next to now Liverpool defender and Champions League winner Virgil Van Dijk. After signing for Charlton Athletic in the summer, he makes the move to North Wales with 22 appearances for the Addicks under his belt.

Wrexham revealed the signing of Eoghan O'Connell in hilarious fashion, with co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds featuring in the video.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: O'Connell arrives at Wrexham on a permanent deal from League One side Charlton Athletic, having made 22 appearances for the Addicks this campaign. WHAT NEXT FOR O'CONNELL? McElhenney, who is of Irish descent, tried to give him some pointers.