James Talbot (footballer)

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James Talbot
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Talbot playing for Bohemians in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-24) 24 April 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Bohemians
Number 1
Youth career
2013 Home Farm
2013–2018 Sunderland
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2017–2018 Sunderland 0 (0)
2017–2018 → Darlington (loan) 6 (0)
2019– Bohemians 134 (0)
International career
2013 Republic of Ireland U17 3 (0)
2015 Republic of Ireland U19 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:04, 3 December 2024 (UTC)

James Talbot (born 24 April 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians.

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Youth

Talbot started his football career with Home Farm in the North Dublin suburb of Whitehall. Home Farm had previously produced a number of Republic of Ireland internationals, including Johnny Giles, Ronnie Whelan, and Richard Dunne. At the age of 15, he was signed by English club Sunderland. Between 2016 and 2018, he made a number of appearances for Sunderland's Under-23 side and in the EFL Trophy. [1]

Club career

Darlington

In December 2017, Talbot was sent on loan to National League North side Darlington FC, in a deal intended to run until April 2018. [2] In doing so he followed in the footsteps of fellow Sunderland academy product and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who spent a spell on loan with the Quakers in the 2011–12 season. Talbot was immediately installed as Darlington's number one goalkeeper, starting in six games and firmly establishing himself as a regular starter.

His time at Blackwell Meadows took a bad turn in January 2018, following a 1–1 draw away to relegation rivals Alfreton Town. With Darlington leading 1–0 in the 88th minute of the game, Talbot was penalised for punching Alfreton midfielder Tom Allan immediately after punching clear a cross, earning a red card for violent conduct. [3] A resulting penalty was scored, leading to a 1–1 draw and keeping Darlington in the relegation zone. He lost his place in the team following the match, and was replaced as the club's primary goalkeeper by Aynsley Pears. In late February 2018, after receiving a three-match ban for the incident with Alfreton, Talbot was sent back to Sunderland. [4]

In June 2018, Sunderland announced the release of eight players, including Talbot and former Irish international John O'Shea. [5]

Bohemians

In November 2018, League of Ireland Premier Division outfit Bohemians announced that they had signed Talbot on a free transfer. [6] He was signed with a view to challenging Shane Supple for the number one shirt, however, Supple was soon after forced to retire due to a persistent knee injury, making the announcement just the day after Talbot signed.

He made his debut for the Gypsies in a 1–0 home win over Finn Harps at Dalymount Park on 15 February 2019. Talbot went five games without conceding a goal, before allowing two in a 2–2 draw at home to Derry City on 8 March 2019. Throughout April 2019, Talbot's goal was breached just once, a late penalty scored by Dundalk striker Pat Hoban at Oriel Park. This run of six clean sheets, and Talbot's personal good form, resulted in him being named League of Ireland Player of the Month award for April. Bohs teammate Danny Mandroiu was runner-up in the award. [7] His form for Bohemians was recognised by Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy in May, when he called Talbot into the Ireland squad.

On 30 June 2019, Bohemians announced that Talbot was among seven first-team players to sign contract extensions, keeping them at the club for the 2020 season.

On 25 October 2019, the last day of the League of Ireland season, James Talbot was named Bohemian FC Player of the Year 2019. [8]

In January 2024, Talbot announced he was 'stepping back' from football due to his mental health. [9]

International career

In late May 2019, Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy called Talbot into his squad for a pair of upcoming European qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar. [10] While Talbot ultimately played no part in either game, he had matched the achievements of fellow League of Ireland goalkeepers Shane Supple and Gary Rogers in earning a call-up to the Ireland squad.

Career statistics

As of match played 21 January 2025 [11]
ClubDivisionSeasonLeagueNational Cup League Cup Europe OtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sunderland Premier League 2016–17 000000—0 [a] 000
EFL Championship 2017–18 [12] 00—00—2 [a] 020
Total000000—2020
Darlington (loan) National League North 2017–18 [12] 60————60
Bohemians LOI Premier Division 2019 3604010—0 [b] 0410
2020 8020—0 [c] 0—100
2021 [13] 34040—6 [d] 0—440
2022 18000———180
2023 [14] 36050——1 [b] 0420
2024 2000——0 [b] 020
2025 0000——1 [b] 010
Total13401501060201580
Career Total14001501060401660
  1. 1 2 Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. 1 2 3 4 Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup
  3. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

Individual

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References

  1. ↑ "Republic of Ireland - J.Talbot". Soccerway. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  2. ↑ "Young Sunderland goalkeeper James Talbot joins Darlington on loan". Chronicle Live. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  3. ↑ "NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH: Alfreton 1 Darlington 1". Northern Echo. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  4. ↑ "Sunderland youngster returns early from loan spell after mistake costs him his place in the team". Roker Report. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  5. ↑ "Sunderland confirm their released list - with eight players set to depart". RShields Gazette. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  6. ↑ "'We want to work with players who are hungry': Bohemians sign Wolves midfielder and Sunderland goalkeeper". the42.ie. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  7. ↑ "Bohemians James Talbot win SWAI award". Newstalk. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  8. ↑ "Ireland goalkeeper Talbot among seven re-signed by Bohs for 2020". the42.ie. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  9. ↑ "Bohs' Talbot steps back to address mental health". BBC Sport. 8 January 2024.
  10. ↑ "JAMES TALBOT CALLED UP BY IRELAND". the42.ie. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  11. ↑ "Republic of Ireland – J.Talbot". Ie.soccerway.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  12. 1 2 "James Talbot | Football Stats | Bohemians Dublin | Season 2017/2018 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  13. ↑ "James Talbot | Football Stats | Bohemians Dublin | Season 2021/2022 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  14. ↑ "James Talbot | Football Stats | Bohemians Dublin | Season 2023/2024 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  15. ↑ "Bohemians keeper and ex-Sunderland youth lands Player of the Month award". The42.ie. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
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