Club career
Early career
Kiernan started his career in the youth team at Fulham, but left as a youngster to join Crystal Palace. He stayed with the club until he was 16, but was released at the end of the season in 2009. [6] He then underwent unsuccessful trials at QPR, Derby County, Charlton, Southend, Leeds and Leicester. [4]
He then joined the AFC Wimbledon Senior Academy at South Thames College, where he got picked for the England Colleges team. [7]
AFC Wimbledon
The midfielder made his league debut for "The Dons" in a Conference game against Crawley Town in a 3–1 defeat on 18 March 2011, coming on as a substitute for Luke Moore. [8] Kiernan only featured in one more game in the 2010–11 season, a 0–0 draw with Forest Green Rovers, which was his first League start for the club, securing a place in the Conference play-offs. [9] Following AFC Wimbledon's promotion to the Football league Kiernan made his football league debut on 24 September 2011 when he came on as a substitute for Luke Moore in a 2–1 win over Bradford City in League Two. [10] On 27 January 2012, Kiernan signed for Braintree Town on a one-month loan deal, making four appearances in total. [11] Kiernan scored his first goal in professional football in the First Round of the League Cup against Stevenage on 14 August 2012. It would only prove to be a consolation, however, as AFC Wimbledon went on to be defeated 3–1. [12] Having broken into the first team under manager Terry Brown at the start of the 2012 season, Kiernan left the club by mutual consent on 8 April 2013 under new manager Neal Ardley. [13]
Bromley
Following his departure from Wimbledon, Kiernan joined his local club Conference South side Bromley in July 2013. After impressing in pre-season, he scored on his debut, netting the first goal in a 2–0 away victory against Hayes and Yeading United on 17 August 2013. A week later, he scored Bromley's third goal in a 5–1 win over local rivals Tonbridge Angels. [14] During his non-league career Kiernan worked as a teaching assistant and a personal trainer. [4]
Ebbsfleet United
On 5 June 2015, Kiernan's contract with Ebbsfleet expired. [15] He nearly retired from the game, but signed for Lingfield. [4]
Harrogate Town
After a season at Welling United, after again reaching the play off final, it was announced in May 2019, that Kiernan had joined Harrogate Town. [16] At Harrogate Brendan won promotion to league 2 Won the FA Trophy at Wembley and scored the clubs first professional hatrick v Cambridge.
Walsall
Kiernan joined League Two side Walsall on a two-year contract on 1 July 2021. [3] In November 2021 it was revealed that he was training to become a counsellor, and also acted as a mentor to young players released by clubs. [4]
On 21 July 2022, Kiernan signed for Grimsby Town on loan until January 2023. [17] On 24 January 2023, Grimsby decided against extending the loan deal for Kiernan, he had played 28 times in all competitions for the Mariners. [18] At Grimsby he was part of their historic run to the FA cup quarter final scoring 2 memorable goals against Plymouth on the way.
Crystal Palace
During the 2023–24 season Kiernan played for Premier League club Crystal Palace. His role was to play for the under-21 team in a player/coach capacity. [21]
Maidenhead United
In March 2025, Kiernan joined Maidenhead United on a deal until the end of the season. [22] He scored five goals in ten games but left the club at the end of the campaign after relegation. [23]
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