Leitrim links to new Birmingham FC signing Finn McGreevy
Son of Leitrim native signs two year deal with famed midlands club
Leitrim soccer fans will have extra reason to follow the exploits of Birmingham City next season in the EFL Championship after they signed 18-year-old Finn McGreevy, son of Carrick on Shannon’s native John, on a two year deal.
The young winger impressed after a successful trial with the midlands club who developed Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, having come through the ranks of Hampton & Richmond Borough. Birmingham, who finished tenth in last year’s Championship and are managed by Chris Davies, open their 2026-27 campaign with a trip to Sheffield Utd on Saturday August 15, before hosting Bristol City a week later at St Andrew’s.
The Ireland eligible McGreevy was accompanied at the signing of the the deal by his Carrick-on-Shannon born father John and Cork born mother Marie Claire as well as his sister Ciara with Birmingham City described the young winger as “A quick, dynamic and direct winger, McGreevy is comfortable operating on both the left and right”.
Apart from his exploits on the soccer field, Finn also shone at Gaelic football, representing his club Gael Londain and London at inter-county level, scoring five points in a Junior Club game the day after his trial with Birmingham ended before travelling over to Carrick-on-Shannon to visit relatives for a week long break.
His GAA club Gael Londain paid tribute to Finn on their social medal pages: “Everyone at Gael Londain is incredibly proud of Finn, who has represented our club and London County with distinction at both underage and senior level. We are delighted to see Finn take the next step in his sporting journey, having signed a two-year contract with Birmingham City FC.
“From the pitches of Hazelwood, Sunbury, to the professional game, this is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Finn’s talent, dedication and hard work. We wish Finn every success in this exciting new chapter of his career. We’ll be following your journey with great pride Finn!”
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC also released a statement congratulating Finn: “Everyone at the club would like to extend our sincere congratulations to former youth and first team member Finn McGreevy on his move to Birmingham City. The Midlands club announced today that following a successful trial period McGreevy signed a two-year deal and will join their Under-21s squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
“Local lad McGreevy made his professional debut for HRBFC on October 11, 2025, coming on as a second half substitute in our FA Cup tie against Eastleigh. He made four total appearances in all competitions for the Beavers in 25/26, going out on loan to Egham Town in the second half of the season. He scored two braces in the HRBFC U18 teams memorable FA Youth Cup campaign, including against Jersey Bulls when they visited the Bev.”
The Birmingham City statement announcing the signing is as follows: “Birmingham City are pleased to announce the signing of exciting young winger Finn McGreevy following a successful trial period with the Club. The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year deal and will link up with the Blues Under-21s squad ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
“McGreevy arrives at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park after spending last season with Hampton & Richmond Borough, beginning the campaign with the Club's Under-18s side before earning a First Team call up in September 2025.
“The teenager caught the eye during a short trial with Blues, impressing the Club's coaching staff with his pace, attacking intent and ability to impact games from either flank. A quick, dynamic and direct winger, McGreevy is comfortable operating on both the left and right. Equally capable of driving beyond defenders to deliver dangerous crosses or cutting inside to combine with team-mates and create goalscoring opportunities, he adds another exciting attacking option to Scott Sellars' ranks.
“Finn was also a prominent Gaelic footballer and has represented London at overage tournaments in Ireland. He had also started his first season playing Men’s club football for his childhood team, Gael Londain in Sunbury-On Thames.
“Everyone at Birmingham City would like to welcome Finn to the Club and wish him every success during his time here.