MICHAEL REDDY

'Michael Reddy' (born Kilkenny, March 24, 1980) is a professional footballer, most recently with Grimsby Town. A striker, Reddy's professional career began with Sunderland, who signed him from his hometown club, Kilkenny City.
He spent five years with Sunderland, a time typified by many loan spells; between 2001 and his departure in 2004, he was loaned out to Swindon, Hull, Barnsley, York, and twice to Sheffield Wednesday. He made 14 appearances for Sunderland, scoring twice and became an instant hero on Wearside when he scored a late equaliser against rivals Middlesbrough. Initially he was highly rated by manager Peter Reid, being valued at £5 million in 2001.
Upon his release in July 2004, he signed for Grimsby, where he wears the number 9 shirt. Handed in a transfer request on 1 August 2006 and waiting to see where he will move to. He said that he would prefer a move to a Championship side. He has represented the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.
Reddy was named in the PFA League Two 2006 team of the year[1], but could only manage five appearances the following season, due to injury, and was released in May 2007.

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