Ronan Manning Explained

Ronan Manning (born 15 May 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder most recently for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers. His other previous clubs are Galway United and Athlone Town.

Club career

Youth career

Galway native Manning began playing with local club Cregmore, then Mervue United where he played for 2 seasons, before signing for Galway United's under-19 side in 2017.^[1]

Galway United

He made his senior debut for Galway United on 29 July 2017, coming off the bench in a 2–1 loss to Cork City at Turners Cross in the League of Ireland Premier Division.^[2] On 3 January 2018, he signed a contract extension with the club following their relegation to the League of Ireland First Division.^{[3] [4]} He scored his first goal in senior football on 23 February 2018, in a 4–1 win over Athlone Town at Eamonn Deacy Park.^[5]

Athlone Town

In April 2019, Manning signed for fellow League of Ireland First Division club Athlone Town.^[6] He had to wait until 28 February 2020 for his first appearance due to injury troubles, but he scored a 49th minute debut goal in a 3–1 defeat to Cabinteely at the Athlone Town Stadium.^[7] He scored 9 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions in an impressive 2020 season with the club.^[8]

Return to Galway United

On 9 December 2020, Manning returned to Galway United for the 2021 season.^{[9] [10]} His first season back at the club was a disappointment however, as he missed the early part of the season through injury, before coming back to make 2 appearances in April, then suffering another injury that kept him out of action for the rest of the season.^[11] On 2 January 2022, Manning signed a new one year contract with the club.^[12] On 29 April 2022, he scored his first goal since returning to the club, finding the top corner with 15 minutes to go to set his team on the way to a comeback from a 2 goal deficit to win 3–2 at the Markets Field.^[13] On 28 November 2022, he signed a new contract with the club.^[14] He scored a total of 3 goals in 21 appearances in all competitions as his side won the 2023 League of Ireland First Division title to gain promotion.^[15] He suffered an injury in early 2024 that was initially due to keep him out of action for five months, but after several incorrect diagnosis, he ended up missing the entire season.^{[16] [17]}

Sligo Rovers

On 20 December 2024, Manning signed for Galway's League of Ireland Premier Division rivals Sligo Rovers.^{[18] [19] [20]}

Personal life

He is the brother of fellow professional footballer Ryan Manning, who has played in the Premier League and for the Republic of Ireland national team.^[21]

Career statistics

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Honours

Galway United

• League of Ireland First Division

2023

External links

• Ronan Manning Extratime.com Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ronan Manning | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com. www.extratime.com.
2. Web site: MATCH REPORT | Cork City 2-1 Galway United. Media. Team. July 29, 2017. Galway United.
3. Web site: Ronan Manning signs contract extension. Media. Team. January 3, 2018. Galway United.
4. Web site: MANNING CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR GALWAY. Darren. Kelly. January 3, 2018.
5. Web site: League Report: Galway United 4 - 1 Athlone Town. extratime.com.
6. Web site: Ronan Manning combines youth and experience as Terry's latest signing.. Athlone Town AFC.
7. Web site: ROUND-UP | Cabinteely continue perfect start to the 2020 season. www.leagueofireland.ie.
8. Web site: Ronan Manning | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com. www.extratime.com.
9. Web site: Ronan Manning Signs For Galway United. Sport. GBFM. December 9, 2020. GalwayBayFM.
10. https://www.midwestradio.ie/sport/43534-ronan-manning-returns-to-galway-united
11. Web site: Ronan Manning expected to miss the rest of the season. Galway Advertiser.
12. Web site: RONAN MANNING RE-SIGNS FOR 2022. Media. Team. January 7, 2022. Galway United.
13. Web site: Treaty United 2-3 Galway United: Manning’s wonderstrike kicks off remarkable late fightback. April 29, 2022.
14. Web site: Ronan Manning Signs for 2023. Joseph. Murray. November 28, 2022. Galway United.
15. Web site: Galway confirmed as First Division champions after hitting Kerry for four. September 23, 2023. Irish Independent.
16. Web site: United boss Caulfield happy with transfer dealings but Manning out for several months. Keith. Kelly. February 2, 2024. Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.
17. Web site: Ronan Manning wants to put injury past behind him with fresh start at Sligo Rovers. December 20, 2024. www.independent.ie.
18. Web site: Manning signs for 2025 – Sligo Rovers. December 20, 2024.
19. Web site: Sligo Rovers sign Ronan Manning for 2025 campaign. Extratime. Team. extratime.com.
20. Web site: Sligo Rovers midfielder Manning eager to face former club in Connacht derby. April 10, 2025. www.independent.ie.
21. Web site: New role fuels Manning's 'massive' Ireland ambitions. Johnny. Ward. January 29, 2022. www.rte.ie.
22. Web site: Republic of Ireland - R. Manning - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. ie.soccerway.com.