Josh O'Keefe
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Adam O'Keefe | ||
| Date of birth | 22 December 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Whalley, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Chorley | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2007 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2009 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Walsall | 13 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Lincoln City | 47 | (5) |
| 2012 | Southport | 7 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Hereford United | 51 | (15) |
| 2014–2015 | Kidderminster Harriers | 20 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Telford United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Chester (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Altrincham | 27 | (1) |
| 2016– | Chorley | 10 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02:11, 6 October 2016 (UTC). | |||
Joshua Adam O'Keefe (born 22 December 1988) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chorley.
Career
Blackburn Rovers
Born in Whalley, Lancashire, O'Keefe was educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn,[1] where along with Frank Fielding he played in their victorious Boodles ISFA Cup team of 2003–04, defeating Millfield School 5–4 on penalties following a 2–2 draw in the final at the Walkers Stadium,[2] whilst also playing representative football for ISFA.[3] He then joined the Blackburn Rovers academy, making his Premier Academy League debut for the club in the 0–0 draw at Newcastle United on 2 April 2005.[4]
Walsall
He then signed for Walsall on a free transfer and made his debut on 12 September 2009, coming on as a substitute for Richard Taundry, in the Football League One clash with Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park, which ended in a 3–2 win to Walsall. He was released by Walsall on 10 May 2010 along with six other players.[5]
Lincoln City
O'Keefe was then signed by Lincoln City on 17 May 2010 on a two-year contract.[6] On 3 January 2011, he scored his first ever goal as a professional, scoring an equaliser in the match against Northampton.
On 26 December 2011 O'Keefe left Lincoln City by mutual consent.[7]
Southport
On 1 March 2012, O'Keefe joined Conference Premier League team Southport.[8]
Hereford United
On 24 September he signed a contract for Hereford United for the present season.[9]
On 11 June 2013, O'Keefe signed a new one-year contract to remain with the club for the 2013/2014 season.[10]
Kidderminster Harriers
On 31 January 2014, O'Keefe signed an 18-month deal with play off hopefuls Kidderminster Harriers.
Telford United (loan)
On 1 September 2014, Josh moved to Telford United on a month loan deal where he made 5 appearances.[11]
Chester (loan)
On 11 November 2014, Josh was sent on a two-month loan to Chester having only made one appearance all season for the Harriers.[12] His loan spell, due to end on 1 January 2015, was cut short due to injury.
Altrincham
On 12 May 2015, Josh signed for Altrincham[13] after being released by Kidderminster having made 20 appearances
In June 2016, he agreed a deal to join Chorley.[14]
International career
0n 8 August 2008, he was called up for the Republic of Ireland U21 squad, qualifying by virtue of his father's Irish parents.[15] He made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 1–1 draw with the Austria U21 side on 19 August 2008.
References
- ↑ "Josh receives first cap". Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn. 20 August 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ↑ "2003–04 QEGS Blackburn 2 Millfield 2". The Independent Schools Football Association website. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ↑ "Current professional players". The Independent Schools Football Association website. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ↑ "Academy draw a blank". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 5 April 2005. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ↑ "Walsall release seven including Dwayne Mattis". BBC Sport. 10 May 2010.
- ↑ "Midfielder Agrees Terms". Lincoln City. 17 May 2010.
- ↑ "Josh O'Keefe and Adam Watts depart Lincoln City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ↑ "Josh O'Keefe joins Southport FC". southportfc.net. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- ↑ "Hereford United sign ex-Walsall midfielder Josh O'Keefe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ↑ "O'Keefe and McDonald sign". Hereford United F.C. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29014474
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30010715
- ↑ "Alty pick up new midfielder". NonLeague.pitchero.com. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ↑ "Chorley FC boss Matt Jansen seals O'Keefe deal as squad takes shape". Lancashire Telegraph. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ↑ "O'Keefe delight at country call". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 8 August 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
