Aidan Keena

2024 - 7 - 29

Aidan Keena's Triumphant Return: From Cheltenham to St Pat's!

Aidan Keena - Cheltenham Town - Ireland U21 - League of Ireland - Ruairí Keating - St Patrick's Athletic - Stephen Kenny

Aidan Keena makes a grand comeback to St Patrick's Athletic after seven years away! Swipe to find out why this move has everyone buzzing!

Aidan Keena’s return to St Patrick’s Athletic is sending shockwaves through the League of Ireland! After spending a stint across the sea with Cheltenham Town, the 25-year-old striker is back at the club where it all began. Seven years after leaving to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts, Keena is set to once again don the red and white of the Saints. This reunion not only marks a significant moment in his career but is also a testament to the player’s dedication to his roots in Irish football. Can he bring the dazzling performance fans remember from his previous spells? The anticipation is palpable!

But it doesn’t stop there! Rumor has it that Keena’s move has been greatly influenced by none other than St Pat’s manager Stephen Kenny. The pair share a strong connection dating back to their time together managing the Ireland U21 squad. Think of it as a heartwarming reunion long overdue, like two pals meeting at the pub after years apart! Will that camaraderie translate into a winning formula on the pitch? Fans certainly hope so, as they look forward to the magic the duo could conjure together.

Aidan Keena isn’t just any player; he’s the embodiment of what it means to have a second chance and make it count. After leaving St Pat’s, he garnered valuable experiences at clubs like Sligo Rovers and Cheltenham Town. He’s seen his fair share of ups and downs, but now he returns seasoned and ready to shake things up in the League of Ireland. His signing signifies St Pat's intent to make a push for the top, especially following Ruairí Keating's exit to Cork. Talk about a strategic move!

As fans pour into Richmond Park, ready to chant and cheer for their returning hero, they'll be hoping to witness Keena’s prowess shine through. Did you know that during his last stint with St Pat’s U19s, he turned heads by scoring an impressive 22 goals in just a single season? As he reclaims his place in Irish football, here's to hoping he brings that same goal-scoring magic back! And don't forget, Keena isn’t just any player; he’s the pride of the Irish youth setup, representing a new generation aiming for greatness. Keep an eye on this one!

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Aidan Keena rejoins St Patrick's Athletic from Cheltenham Town ... (Extratime.com)

Keena, 25, is making a comeback to St Pat's seven years after leaving for Scottish Premiership side Hearts in 2017. Initially signing for the club's U19 team in ...

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Aidan Keena leaves England for Stephen Kenny reunion (The42)

The 25-year-old signs from Cheltenham Town, subject to international clearance. Keena previously worked with Pat's boss Stephen Kenny at Ireland U21 level and ...

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Aidan Keena returns to League of Ireland (Ocean FM)

Former Sligo Rovers striker Aidan Keena is back in the League of Ireland - after signing for St Patrick's Athletic until the end of the season. Keena. was.

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St Pat's land striker Keena, Keating returns to Cork (RTE.ie)

St Patrick's Athletic have signed striker Aidan Keena from Cheltenham Town, subject to international clearance, with Ruairí Keating leaving Inchicore to ...

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Stephen Kenny reacts to Ruairi Keating's St Patrick's Athletic exit by ... (Independent.ie)

St Patrick's Athletic have made another statement of intent in the transfer market by bringing Aidan Keena back to the League of Ireland to fill the gap ...

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St Patrick's Athletic to sign Cheltenham Town's former Falkirk ... (Gloucestershire Live)

Cheltenham Town striker Aidan Keena is on the verge of a permanent move to League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic, ...

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Cheltenham Town Striker Set For Exit - The Deck (Look Sports Media)

Cheltenham Town are set to suffer a further first-team departure ahead of the opening of the 2024/25 League Two season next month.

Keena leaves Cheltenham to return to Ireland (Yahoo Sports)

Striker Aidan Keena has left League Two side Cheltenham Town to rejoin League of Ireland club St Patrick's Athletic. The 25-year-old began his career with ...

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Former Hartlepool United striker Aidan Keena signs for St Patrick's ... (Hartlepool Mail)

The Irish attacker heads back to the Emerald Isle having spent the last 18 months at Cheltenham. Keena, who made his professional debut for St Pat's as a ...

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St Patrick's Athletic sign Aidan Keena from Cheltenham Town... (The Irish Sun)

St Patrick's Athletic have signed Mullingar native Aidan Keena from Cheltenham Town pending international clearance.The 25-year-old re-joins The Saint.

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