Michael O'Neill (born 8 June 2004) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Warrington Town.

Career

Preston North End

O'Neill is a youth product of

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, and signed his first scholarship agreement with the club on 9 July 2020 and was awarded Scholar of the Year in 2022 as well as being included in the EFL 'The 11 '. He made his professional debut with Preston North End in a 2–1

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win over Queens Park Rangers on 9 April 2022, coming on as a late sub in the 90th minute. One month later on May 10 O'Neill signed his first professional contract. Following several appearances from the bench he made his full debut on 7 January 2023 starting in a 3–1 victory against Huddersfield in the F.A. Cup at Deepdale. On 14 January 2023, O'Neill joined

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side Grimsby Town on loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season. On 5 September 2023, O'Neill joined

side Southport. on loan until 6th January 2024.

Burnley

On 31 January 2024 O'Neill joined

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side

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for an undisclosed fee. On 21 May 2024, the club announced the player would be leaving in the summer.

Warrington Town

On 8 August 2024, Warrington Town announced they had signed O’Neill from Burnley.

Playing style

O'Neill is a creative midfielder who can play as an attacking midfielder, or in a more advanced attacking role. He has experience playing

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, and is technically very good with the ball.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:ONeill, Mikey 2004 births Living people Footballers from Liverpool English men's footballers Preston North End F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Southport F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Men's association football midfielders