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Louis Rooney

Louis John Rooney (born 28 September 1996) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Torpoint Athletic.

Louis Rooney
Personal information
Full name Louis John Rooney[1]
Date of birth (1996-09-28) 28 September 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth Plymouth, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Torpoint Athletic
Youth career
2006–2015 Plymouth Argyle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Plymouth Argyle 2 (2)
2016 → Truro City (loan) 4 (1)
2017 → Hartlepool United (loan) 7 (0)
2017–2018 Linfield 20 (7)
2018–2022 Truro City 28 (10)
2021 →Bodmin Town (loan) 4 (0)
2023– Torpoint Athletic 9 (3)
International career
2014 Northern Ireland U19 2 (0)
2016 Northern Ireland U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:57, 13 May 2018 (UTC)

Career edit

Plymouth Argyle edit

Born in Plymouth, England, Rooney joined the Plymouth Argyle academy at age 9 and progressed throughout the ranks.[3][4]

After helping the club's U18 side win the Football League Youth Alliance Merit League One,[5][6] Rooney signed his first professional contract with Argyle in June 2015 at the age of 18.[7] In addition, Rooney was awarded the Richard Phillips Trophy for "his ability, sportsmanship, work-rate, dedication and improvement".[8]

In the 2015–16 season, Rooney was promoted to Plymouth Argyle's first team and in the club's pre-season tour, he scored two hat-tricks against Tavistock[9] and Saltash United[10] However, Rooney spent the rest of season at the first team at the substitute bench, with Reuben Reid, Jake Jervis, Deane Smalley, Craig Tanner and Ryan Brunt preferred instead. At one point, he was expected to be loaned out[11] However, the attempts was unsuccessful and stayed throughout the season.[12] He made his professional debut in Argyle's final game of their 2015–16 League 2 season against Hartlepool. He marked his debut with two goals in a 5–0 victory, including a 25-yard strike which won the club's 'Goal of the season' competition[13][14] and was awarded with a new contract.[15]

In the 2016–17 season, Rooney continued to remain in the first team since the start of the season and was overlooked, citing competitions.[16] After his loan spell at Truro City came to an end, in which he suffered a hamstring injury,[17] Rooney made his first appearance of the 2016–17 season, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 3–0 loss against Grimsby Town on 19 November 2016.[18] Once again, Rooney spent the next two months on the substitute bench and was expected to be loaned out once more.[19] Upon returning to his parent club at the end of the 2016–17 season, Rooney was released by the club.[20] Upon learning his release, Rooney stated that he felt leaving the club was for him to "make his name somewhere".[21]

Loan spells edit

In September 2016, he spent time on loan to National League South club Truro City.[22][23] Rooney made his Truro City debut the next day, playing the whole game, in a 2–1 win over Wealdstone.[24] After extending his loan spell until January 2017,[25] Rooney scored his first Truro City goal, in a 2–2 draw against Eastbourne Borough on 22 October 2016.[26] After scoring two more goals for the side, Rooney's time at Truro came to an end and returned to his parent club in November 2016 after suffering a hamstring during a match against St Albans City.[27]

Rooney joined Hartlepool United on loan until the end of the 16/17 season, with the loan transfer being approved within the last minute of the January transfer window.[28] He won the man of the match award on his Pools debut, a 1–1 draw with Yeovil Town.[29] Several weeks later after making his debut, Rooney set up one of the goals, in a 2–1 loss against Colchester United.[30] Although he went on to make seven appearances, Rooney played the rest of the seven matches as a substitute.[31] At the end of the 2016–17 season, he returned to his parent club.

In March 2021, Rooney had ACL surgery, after surgery he played a further 10 games for Truro City FC before undergoing further knee surgery. He then made the decision to retire from football. After a prolonged rehabilitation he has now re-started his football career.

In July 2023, Rooney signed for Torpoint Athletic.[32]

International career edit

Though he was born in Plymouth, England, Rooney is eligible to play for Northern Ireland through his father, who was born in Belfast.[33] In March 2014, Rooney was called up by Northern Ireland at under-19 for the first time.[34] On the same month, he made his Northern Ireland U19 debut against Switzerland U19.[35] Rooney went on to make two appearances for Northern Ireland U19 side.

Two years later, Rooney has represented under-21 levels after being called up in August 2016.[23][33] He made his Northern Ireland U21 side on 2 September 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 1–0 loss against Iceland U21.[36] Rooney went on to make two more appearances for the Northern Ireland U21 side.

Personal life edit

Rooney's brother Daniel is a member of the Plymouth Argyle Under-18 squad and Northern Ireland Under-19 squad.[34]

Growing up in Plymouth, England, Louis attended South East Cornwall Schools at both primary and secondary levels and then Torpoint Community College.

Rooney works for GSL Education in Plymouth.[37]

References edit

  1. ^ "Retained List 2015–16" (PDF). English Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  2. ^ Barnes, Stuart (2016). Nationwide football annual : 2016–2017. SportsBooks Limited. p. 513. ISBN 978-1-907524-52-3. OCLC 950638023.
  3. ^ "Argyle young guns prepare to face top opposition in Milk Cup tournament". Plymouth Herald. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Argyle apprentice Louis Rooney gets Northern Ireland under-19 call-up". Plymouth Herald. 3 March 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Argyle U18 6 Portsmouth U18 0". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 15 April 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Argyle Are Champions!". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 18 April 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  7. ^ "Argyle offer professional contracts to Callum Hall and Louis Rooney". Plymouth Herald. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  8. ^ "Louis Honour". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 4 May 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  9. ^ "Hat-tricks for Reuben Reid and Louis Rooney as Argyle XI thrash Tavistock". Plymouth Herald. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  10. ^ "Saltash 0 Argyle XI 4 – Report". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 5 August 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  11. ^ "Derek Adams considering the next step for young Plymouth Argyle striker Louis Rooney". Plymouth Herald. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  12. ^ "The futures of Plymouth Argyle's five on-loan players still to be decided". Plymouth Herald. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  13. ^ "Plymouth Argyle 5–0 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Goal of the Season – The Winner". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 1 July 2016. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  15. ^ "Rooney signs a new contract with Argyle". Plymouth Herald. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  16. ^ "Louis Rooney still learning and must earn Plymouth Argyle starting spot". Plymouth Herald. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  17. ^ "Match Day: Argyle v Grimsby – Team News". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 19 November 2016. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  18. ^ "Plymouth Argyle 0 Grimsby Town 3: Long unbeaten run ended by heavy defeat". Plymouth Herald. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  19. ^ "Derek Adams on why he let striker Louis Rooney leave Plymouth Argyle on loan". Plymouth Herald. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  20. ^ "Retained List". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 10 May 2017. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  21. ^ "'I want to make my name somewhere' – Louis Rooney on Argyle, promotion, his future and Jeff Stelling". Plymouth Herald. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  22. ^ "Tiger Roon". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 23 September 2016. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  23. ^ a b "L. Rooney". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  24. ^ "Match Report: Wealdstone 1 Truro City 2 – 24/09/2016". Pitchero. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  25. ^ "Rooney Stays on at Truro". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 20 October 2016. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  26. ^ "MATCH REPORT – Truro City 2 Eastbourne Borough 2 – 22/10/2016". Pitchero. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  27. ^ "Truro City's on-loan Plymouth Argyle striker Louis Rooney out with injury". Plymouth Herald. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  28. ^ "Plymouth Argyle striker Louis Rooney wins accolade on loan debut at Hartlepool United". The Plymouth Herald. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  29. ^ "Plymouth Argyle striker Louis Rooney wins accolade on loan debut at Hartlepool United". Plymouth Herald. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  30. ^ "Colchester United 2 Hartlepool United 1: Pools lose out to U's". Hartlepool Mail. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  31. ^ "Louis Rooney fighting for every chance to force his way into Hartlepool United team". Plymouth Herald. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  32. ^ Walrond, Nigel (15 July 2023). "Torpoint snap up former Argyle and Truro striker Rooney". The Cornish Times. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  33. ^ a b "Rooneys Call". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  34. ^ a b "Argyle's Rooney brothers Louis and Dan enjoying plenty of success". Plymouth Herald. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  35. ^ "Player profiles: Plymouth Argyle Youth squad 2014/15". Plymouth Herald. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  36. ^ "Plymouth Argyle striker Louis Rooney makes Northern Ireland under-21s debut". Plymouth Herald. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  37. ^ "Louis Rooney". GSL Education. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
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