Anthony Scully

Anthony Richard Scully (born 19 April 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for League One club Lincoln City.

Anthony Scully
Personal information
Full name Anthony Richard Scully[1]
Date of birth (1999-04-19) 19 April 1999
Place of birth London, England
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Lincoln City
Number 11
Youth career
2011–2016 West Ham United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2020 West Ham United 0 (0)
2020– Lincoln City 25 (7)
National team
Republic of Ireland U15
England U16
2015–2016 Republic of Ireland U17 6 (0)
2018 Republic of Ireland U19 1 (0)
2020– Republic of Ireland U21 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:16, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Scully joined West Ham United as a youth player in 2011. On 23 May 2016, West Ham announced Scully had signed his first professional contract with the club. During Scully's time at West Ham, he appeared as a triallist for Norwich City and Nottingham Forest.[2][3] On 3 February 2020, after 37 appearances for West Ham's under-23's, Scully signed for League One club Lincoln City.[4] On 15 February 2020, on his first start for Lincoln, Scully scored his maiden goal for the club in a 4–3 loss against Accrington Stanley.[5]

International career

Scully initially represented Ireland's under-15's,[6] before switching allegiances to play for England's under-16 side.[7] Scully later returned to the Irish set-up, captaining the under-17's.[3] He also has represented Ireland at u21 level.

Personal life

Scully's father, Tony, was a professional footballer, playing for Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers.[2]

Career statistics
As of 2 February 2021
Club Season League Domestic Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United U23 2018-19[8] Premier League 2 —1[lower-alpha 1]010
2019-20[9] —2[lower-alpha 1]222
Total 0000003232
Lincoln City 2019–20[10] League One 52—52
2020–21[11] 20522315[lower-alpha 2]23010
Total 2572231523512
Career total 2572231743814
  1. Appearances for West Ham United under-21s in the EFL Trophy
  2. Appearances for Lincoln City in the EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Lincoln City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 38. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. "Anthony Scully". Flown From The Nest. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  3. "Scully signs professional terms with Hammers". West Ham United F.C. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  4. "Anthony Scully joins Lincoln City". West Ham United F.C. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  5. "Irish underage international Anthony Scully scores in first start with new club". The 42. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  6. "Ireland U15s secure second victory over Scotland". Football Association of Ireland. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  7. https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/who-nottingham-forest-trialist-anthony-762053
  8. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  9. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  10. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  11. "Games played by Anthony Scully in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
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