Shane McLoughlin
Shane Daniel McLoughlin (born 1 March 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for club Newport County. McLoughlin was born in New York City, where his family lived in the Bronx. He moved to County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, when he was five. McLaughlin has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-16 and under-18 levels. Club career Ipswich Town McLoughlin joined Ipswich Town from Kerry-based club St. Brendan's Park in July 2013, signing a two-year scholarship with the side. In April 2015, the scholarship was extended for the 2015–16 season. McLoughlin signed a one-year professional contract in July 2016 with the option of a further 12-month stay at Portman Road. He made his Ipswich Town debut in a 2–1 EFL Cup Second Round defeat away at Crystal Palace on 22 August 2017. He started the match and was substituted for Monty Patterson in the 81st minute. Loans to Bromley In March 2017, McLoughlin joined National League club Bromley on loan for the rest of the season. He made seven league appearances for Bromley during this spell. McLoughlin had another brief spell on loan with Bromley the following season as he made two league appearances.