Josh O'Keefe
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Adam O'Keefe | ||
| Date of birth | 22 December 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Whalley, England | ||
| Height | Script error: No such module "person height". | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Altrincham | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| 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 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Chester (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2015– | Altrincham | 14 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:03, 19 November 2015 (UTC) | |||
Joshua Adam O'Keefe (born 22 December 1988) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Altrincham.
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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 FC
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 (loan)
On 1 September 2014, Josh moved to Telford 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
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.[14] He made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 1–1 draw with the Austria U21 side on 19 August 2008.
References
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External links
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- 1988 births
- Living people
- People from Whalley
- English footballers
- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers
- Association football midfielders
- Blackburn Rovers F.C. players
- Walsall F.C. players
- Lincoln City F.C. players
- Southport F.C. players
- Hereford United F.C. players
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players
- A.F.C. Telford United players
- Chester F.C. players
- Altrincham F.C. players
- The Football League players
- National League (English football) players
